pomodoro
tomato
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pomoˈdɔːro/
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Cultural Note
The word 'pomodoro' means 'golden apple' (pomo d'oro), as the first tomatoes brought from the Americas were yellow. Tomatoes arrived in Italy in the 16th century but weren't widely eaten until the 18th century. Today, San Marzano tomatoes from the volcanic soil near Vesuvius are considered the gold standard for sauce worldwide.
📝 Example Sentences
La salsa di pomodoro fresco e incomparabile.
Fresh tomato sauce is incomparable.
I pomodori San Marzano sono i migliori per la salsa.
San Marzano tomatoes are the best for sauce.
Pasta al pomodoro e basilico: semplice e perfetta.
Pasta with tomato and basil: simple and perfect.