bruschetta
/brusˈket.ta/feminine
The English phrase "bruschetta" is translated into Italian as bruschetta. If unsure, use bruschetta. Wiktionary also lists fettunta.
Meaning: Italian toasted bread topped with garlic and tomatoes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bruschetta | /brusˈket.ta/ | feminine |
| fettunta | /ˌfɛtˈtun.ta/ | Tuscany, feminine |
A bruschetta is a noun referring to Italian toasted bread topped with garlic and tomatoes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Tuscany, you may use the term fettunta to refer to a specific traditional version of this dish, which typically consists of toasted bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with high-quality olive oil.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bruschetta is le bruschette.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /brusˈket.ta/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly pronounce the 'ch' as a 'sh' sound, but in Italian, it is always a hard 'k' sound.
Did you know?
- While many English menus list bruschetta as an appetizer, in rural Italian tradition it was historically a way for farmers to test the quality of the new season's olive oil.
- There is a linguistic debate over whether the word comes from 'toasting' or from the word for a 'twig', implying the rough texture of the bread.
- In Italy, bruschetta is fundamentally a method of preparing bread rather than a specific recipe, meaning it can be topped with almost anything from beans to olives.
Examples in context
- La bruschetta è molto buona.The bruschetta is very good.
- Vorrei una bruschetta con il pomodoro.I would like a bruschetta with tomato.
- Prendiamo una bruschetta da dividere?Shall we get a bruschetta to share?
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are at a small Italian trattoria.
- MatteoChiara, prendi questa bruschetta.Chiara, take this bruschetta.
- ChiaraGrazie, Matteo, è deliziosa!Thanks, Matteo, it is delicious!
- MatteoVuoi un'altra bruschetta?Do you want another bruschetta?
- ChiaraNo, sono piena, grazie.No, I am full, thank you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bruschetta” translations and entries bruschetta, fettunta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bruschetta, fettunta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
