cottura al forno
In Italian, the phrase for the noun 'baking' is cottura al forno.
The term cottura al forno refers to the action in which something is baked. An informal way to say baking is fare dolci.
Meaning: action in which something is baked (noun)
Did you know?
- While cottura al forno is the technical term, Italians often use the verb infornare to describe the specific moment of putting something into the oven.
- In traditional Italian villages, the forno pubblico was once a communal oven where families brought their dough to be baked together.
- The word forno shares a common ancestor with the English word 'furnace', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root for 'warm' or 'hot'.
Examples in context
- Oggi pomeriggio voglio fare dolci con mia sorella.This afternoon, I want to bake sweets with my sister.
- La cottura al forno richiede tempo.Baking takes time.
- Controlla la cottura al forno del pane.Check the baking of the bread.
- La cottura al forno deve essere uniforme.The baking must be even.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- GiuliaLorenzo, come preferisci cucinare il pollo?Lorenzo, how do you prefer to cook the chicken?
- LorenzoPenso che la cottura al forno sia la scelta migliore.I think baking is the best choice.
- GiuliaSono d'accordo, resta più succoso così.I agree, it stays juicier that way.
- LorenzoAllora accendo subito il forno.Then I'll turn on the oven right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cottura, forno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
