brioche
/briˈɔʃ/feminine
The Italian word for a type of bun is brioche. Wiktionary also lists brioscia.
Meaning: type of bun (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| brioche | /briˈɔʃ/ | feminine |
| brioscia | /briˈɔʃ.ʃa/ | feminine |
brioche refers to a specific type of pastry or bun.
Which one should you use?
brioche is the standard term used for this pastry, whereas brioscia is a regional variant.
Is it said differently in some regions?
brioscia is a regional variant used in certain parts of Italy.
How does it change in a sentence?
brioche is an invariable noun, which means its form remains the same in the plural. For example, due brioches means two brioches.
How do you pronounce it?
/briˈɔʃ/
Did you know?
- In Sicily, a brioche col tuppo is a specialized bun with a small knot or 'topknot' on top, traditionally used to hold gelato or granita.
- The word brioche comes from the Old French verb brier, meaning 'to break', which likely refers to the act of breaking bread.
- In Italy, a brioche is often served for breakfast dipped into a cup of coffee or cappuccino, a habit less common in France where it is more of a stand-alone pastry.
Examples in context
- Preferisce i panini brioche per gli hot dog.He prefers brioche buns for hot dogs.This sentence shows how to use brioche when discussing buns for hot dogs.Tatoeba #13356935 by Guybrush88, translation #12106700 by Amastan
- Ho comprato la brioche per la colazioneI bought the brioche for breakfast
- Questa brioche è molto dolce.This brioche is very sweet.
- Vorrei una brioche calda, per favore.I would like a warm brioche, please.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are at a bakery.
- LorenzoMartina, quale pane preferisci per i panini?Martina, which bread do you prefer for the sandwiches?
- MartinaPreferisco sicuramente la brioche.I definitely prefer the brioche.
- LorenzoHai ragione, è molto più saporita.You're right, it's much more flavorful.
- MartinaPrendiamone un pacchetto allora!Let's get a pack then!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brioche” translations and entries brioche, brioscia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brioche, brioscia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
