arrabbiata
arrabbiata is the Italian term for arrabbiata (phrase).
The term is most commonly used in the context of pasta all'arrabbiata, a spicy tomato sauce dish. If you want to adjust the heat level of your sauce, you can say Più piccante to request a spicier version or Meno piccante to request a milder version.
What does it mean word for word?
arrabbiata is the feminine singular form of the adjective arrabbiato, meaning 'angry'.
Which one should you use?
While arrabbiata is the standard form, the informal superlative arrabbiatissima signifies an extra spicy or angry version of the sauce.
How does it change in a sentence?
While arrabbiata is the feminine singular form, you would use the masculine form arrabbiato if you are describing a masculine subject.
When do people say it?
The sauce is called arrabbiata (angry) because the heat from the chili peppers is said to make the eater turn red and angry.
Did you know?
- Despite being one of the most famous Italian exports, pasta all'arrabbiata is a regional specialty of Lazio and Rome rather than a dish found traditionally across all Italian provinces.
- In Italian, the suffix -issima transforms arrabbiata into arrabbiatissima. This isn't just for extra chili peppers, but is the standard way to describe someone who is absolutely livid.
- In Italy, if you describe a person as being arrabbiata, you are likely commenting on their temperament rather than their culinary taste. The word is used for a person who is genuinely furious or enraged.
Examples in context
- Questa pasta all'arrabbiata è molto piccante.This arrabbiata pasta is very spicy.
- Vuoi provare la nostra specialità all'arrabbiata?Do you want to try our arrabbiata specialty?
Example conversation
At a local trattoria in Rome.
- GiuliaCosa ordini oggi, Francesco?What are you ordering today, Francesco?
- FrancescoVorrei le penne all'arrabbiata.I would like the penne all'arrabbiata.
- GiuliaOttima scelta, è deliziosa.Great choice, it is delicious.
- FrancescoSpero che non sia troppo piccante per me.I hope it is not too spicy for me.
