biscotto
/bisˈkɔt.to/masculine
The Italian phrase for biscuit is biscotto. If unsure, use biscotto. Wiktionary also lists biscottino.
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| biscotto | /bisˈkɔt.to/ | masculine |
| biscottino | /bis.kotˈti.no/ | masculine |
The word refers to a small, flat baked good.
Which one should you use?
biscottino is a diminutive form used to refer to a little biscuit or to sound more endearing and cute.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of biscotto is biscotti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /bisˈkɔt.to/.
Did you know?
- Italian culture has a specific tradition of cantucci, a type of biscotto from Tuscany that is traditionally served with a glass of sweet dessert wine called Vin Santo.
- The word biscotto literally translates to 'twice-baked'. This refers to the historical process of baking bread twice to remove all moisture, making it hard and long-lasting.
- While biscotti is used in English to refer to a specific hard, almond-flavored treat, in Italy, a biscotto can be any kind of cookie or cracker.
Examples in context
- Lei sbriciolò un biscotto.She crumbled a biscuit.This sentence shows the action of crumbling a biscotto.Tatoeba #3387720 by Guybrush88, translation #2875422 by Amastan
- Ha mangiato l'ultimo biscotto?Have you eaten the last biscuit?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has eaten the last biscotto.Tatoeba #13354229 by Guybrush88, translation #12758063 by sundown
- Vorrei un biscotto, per favore.I would like a biscuit, please.
- Prendo un biscotto con il tè.I'll have a biscuit with my tea.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are in the kitchen.
- LorenzoGiulia, vuoi un biscotto?Giulia, do you want a biscuit?
- GiuliaSì, grazie, ne prendo uno.Yes, thanks, I'll have one.
- LorenzoQuale biscotto preferisci?Which biscuit do you prefer?
- GiuliaPrendo quello al cioccolato.I'll take the chocolate one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “biscuit” translations and entries biscotto, biscottino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries biscottino, biscotto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
