alfredo
/alfɾedo/from spelling rules
alfredo is the Spanish word for alfredo.
The word alfredo refers to a sauce made from butter and Parmesan (name).
Meaning: sauce made from butter and Parmesan (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/alfɾedo/
Did you know?
- While alfredo is a common name in Spanish, the world-famous pasta sauce is actually an American invention. In Italy, the original dish by Alfredo di Lelio contained no cream, only butter and parmesan.
- The name alfredo is a Spanish adaptation of the Old English name 'Alfred', which originally meant 'elf counsel'.
- In many Latin American countries, people rarely use the word alfredo to describe the sauce, preferring the term salsa blanca instead.
Examples in context
- Alfredo y Rubén se casarán este año.Alfredo and Ruben are getting married this year.This sentence shows the name alfredo used in a sentence about marriage.Tatoeba #13651210 by Seael, translation #13651773 by araneo
- Tras cerrar el bar, Alfredo se puso a hacer caja para ver las ganancias del día.After closing the bar, Alfredo started counting out the register to see the day's winnings.This sentence shows the name alfredo used in a sentence about closing a bar and counting money.Tatoeba #5051283 by Shishir, translation #9770442 by DJ_Saidez
- Mi alimento favorito es la pasta alfredo con hongos, tomate y mazorca en el lado.My favorite food is alfredo pasta with mushrooms, tomatoes and corn on the cob on the side.This sentence shows the name alfredo used to describe a type of pasta dish.Tatoeba #9141693 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9141700 by rafaeldejesus8199
- ¡Señor Alfredo, me gustaría agradecerle por su amable ayuda!Mr. Alfredo, I would like to thank you for your kind assistance!
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at a restaurant menu.
- LucíaTengo ganas de comer pasta alfredo.I feel like eating alfredo pasta.
- MateoEsa opción suena muy rica, Lucía.That option sounds very delicious, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Te gustaría probar la salsa alfredo?Would you like to try the alfredo sauce?
- MateoSí, vamos a pedir una para compartir.Yes, let's order one to share.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
