bicarbonato di sodio
/bi.kar.boˈna.to di ˈsɔ.djo/word by wordmasculine
Baking soda in Italian is bicarbonato di sodio. If unsure, use bicarbonato di sodio. Wiktionary also lists bicarbonato.
Meaning: common name for sodium bicarbonate (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bicarbonato di sodio | /bi.kar.boˈna.to di ˈsɔ.djo/ (word by word) | masculine |
| bicarbonato | /bi.kar.boˈna.to/ | masculine |
bicarbonato di sodio is the precise chemical name for sodium bicarbonate, commonly used in technical contexts or on product packaging. The shortened form bicarbonato is used for the common substance known as baking soda.
Which one should you use?
bicarbonato di sodio is the full, technical name, while bicarbonato is a shortened version used in everyday conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 7 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word for 'sodium' in bicarbonato di sodio may actually trace its roots back to the Arabic word for 'headache', ṣudāʕ, because of its historical use in treating headaches.
- In many Italian households, you might see the word bicarbonato used as a remedy for heartburn, acting as a domestic antacid far more frequently than a baking ingredient.
- In Italian, you can use the word bicarbonato to refer to both the chemical substance and the specific product found in the cleaning aisle.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di bicarbonato di sodio per fare il pane.I need baking soda to make bread.
- Ricordati di comprare il bicarbonato di sodio per il mio dolce.Don't forget to buy baking soda for my cake.
- Mi serve il bicarbonato per smacchiare questa macchia.I need baking soda to remove this stain.
- Ho messo del bicarbonato nel frigo per assorbire gli odori.I put some baking soda in the fridge to absorb odors.
- Serve un po' di bicarbonato di sodio per la ricetta.A little bit of baking soda is needed for the recipe.
- Ho comprato il bicarbonato di sodio in farmacia.I bought baking soda at the pharmacy.
- Il bicarbonato di sodio è utile per le pulizie.Baking soda is useful for cleaning.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are baking a cake together.
- GiuliaAlessandro, dove si trova il bicarbonato di sodio?Alessandro, where is the baking soda?
- AlessandroÈ nell'armadietto della cucina, Giulia.It is in the kitchen cupboard, Giulia.
- GiuliaNon lo vedo, è finito.I don't see it, it's finished.
- AlessandroAllora dobbiamo comprare altro bicarbonato di sodio.Then we need to buy more baking soda.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baking soda” translations and entries bicarbonato di sodio, bicarbonato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (bicarbonato, di, sodio) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bicarbonato, di, sodio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
