fagioli
The Italian word for beans is fagioli.
fagioli refers to the edible seeds of various legume plants.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Tuscany, the word baccelli is occasionally used to describe fresh beans that are still in their pods.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is fagiolo. When referring to beans in a general sense or as a specific ingredient, the masculine plural article i is used to form i fagioli.
Did you know?
- The word fagiolo likely entered Italian via the Arabic word fāsūlyā, reflecting the influence of Moorish agriculture in the Mediterranean.
- In Italian, the phrase fagioli all'uccelletto describes beans cooked with tomatoes and sage, but the name literally translates to 'beans in the little bird style'.
- In Italian, the phrase buttare i fagioli is not used, but if you want to say someone is 'spilling the beans', you would use vuotare il sacco, which literally means 'to empty the sack'.
Examples in context
- Non mangio i fagioli.I don't eat beans.This sentence is useful for expressing a dietary preference or dislike using fagioli.Tatoeba #13326749 by Guybrush88, translation #8398593 by CK
- Niente fagioli per me.No beans for me.This sentence is useful for declining beans using fagioli.Tatoeba #13326925 by Guybrush88, translation #6583858 by Eccles17
- Mi piacciono i fagioli.I like beans.This sentence is useful for expressing a liking for beans using fagioli.Tatoeba #2433360 by Guybrush88, translation #2245931 by CK
- Passami i fagiolini, per favorePass me the green beans, please
- La minestra di fagioli è un piatto tradizionale italianoBean soup is a traditional Italian dish
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Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are deciding what to have for dinner.
- SofiaCosa prepariamo per cena?What should we prepare for dinner?
- FrancescoPossiamo cucinare i fagioli.We can cook the beans.
- SofiaOttima idea, Francesco!Great idea, Francesco!
- FrancescoAllora prendo i fagioli dal frigo.Then I'll get the beans from the fridge.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
