piatto
dish, plate
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpjatto/
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Cultural Note
Italian menus are organized by piatti (courses): antipasti, primi piatti, secondi piatti, contorni, and dolci. 'Il piatto del giorno' (dish of the day) is always worth asking about, as it's typically made with the freshest ingredients from the morning market. Leaving food on your plate can be seen as a sign you didn't enjoy it.
📝 Example Sentences
Qual e il piatto del giorno?
What's the dish of the day?
Questo piatto e tipico della Campania.
This dish is typical of Campania.
Ho finito tutto il piatto, era buonissimo!
I finished the whole plate, it was so delicious!