carboidrati
The English phrase "carbs" is translated into Italian as carboidrati.
In Italian, the term is almost always used in the plural form when referring to carbohydrates in a nutritional context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Sicily, pasta can take on the regional name cavati.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is carboidrato.
Did you know?
- The Italian language uses the same root for carboidrati as it does for carburante, the word for 'fuel', emphasizing the role of carbs as energy for the body.
- Unlike in some English-speaking cultures where 'carbs' is often used as a negative label in dieting, carboidrati in Italy are frequently discussed as a vital and celebrated part of the 'dieta mediterranea'.
- While English speakers often use 'carbs' as a casual shorthand, calling it carboidrati in a casual Italian conversation can sound surprisingly academic or clinical.
Examples in context
- Questo ha troppi carboidrati.This has too many carbs.This sentence shows how to express that something contains an excess of carboidrati.Tatoeba #12596741 by Guybrush88, translation #9194494 by DJ_Saidez
- Il riso è pieno di carboidrati.Rice is full of carbs.This sentence is useful for stating that rice is full of carboidrati.Tatoeba #13136213 by Guybrush88, translation #6973432 by Eccles17
- Hai bisogno di più carboidrati per arrivare a fine giornata.You need more carbs to make it to the end of the day.This sentence demonstrates how to say that one needs more carboidrati to last through the day.Tatoeba #6617767 by Valdast, translation #6617336 by Eccles17
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Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are discussing their meal at a restaurant.
- ChiaraMatteo, preferisci un piatto con pochi carboidrati?Matteo, do you prefer a dish with few carbs?
- MatteoSì, preferisco verdure e proteine oggi.Yes, I prefer vegetables and protein today.
- ChiaraAllora ordiniamo un'insalata con il pollo.Then let's order a chicken salad.
- MatteoOttima idea, Chiara.Great idea, Chiara.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
