asparago
/asˈpa.ra.ɡo/masculine
The Italian word for asparagus is asparago.
asparago refers to the asparagus shoots used as food. When describing how they are prepared, you might use the phrase alla griglia for grilled or in padella for sautéed.
Meaning: asparagus shoots (food) (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
asparago is a masculine noun. The plural form is asparagi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /asˈpa.ra.ɡo/.
Did you know?
- Italian chefs often refer to the process of peeling the tough skin off asparagi as pelare, a term also used for peeling potatoes or carrots.
- In many parts of Italy, the arrival of the first asparagi in the markets is treated as a cultural signal that winter is officially over.
- The phrase asparagi bianchi refers to shoots grown underground without sunlight, a labor-intensive process that makes them far more expensive than green ones.
Examples in context
- Vorrei ordinare gli asparagi alla griglia, per favore.I would like to order grilled asparagus, please.
- Hai mai provato gli asparagi alla parmigiana? Sono deliziosi!Have you ever tried asparagus parmigiana? They are delicious!
- Questo asparago è molto tenero.This asparagus is very tender.
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- SofiaCosa mangiamo stasera, Matteo?What are we eating tonight, Matteo?
- MatteoPossiamo cucinare l'asparago fresco.We can cook fresh asparagus.
- SofiaOttima idea, mi piace molto.Great idea, I like it a lot.
- MatteoAllora vado a comprarlo ora.Then I will go buy it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “asparagus” translations and entries asparago, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
