formaggio Cheddar
masculine
The English phrase "cheddar cheese" is translated into Italian as formaggio Cheddar.
Meaning: cheese (noun)
Which one should you use?
You may encounter the phrase Formaggio tipo Cheddar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine.
Did you know?
- In Italy, you will often see formaggio tipo Cheddar on labels because authentic Cheddar must be produced in the UK to carry the name.
- The Italian word formaggio was borrowed from the Old French word formage, which evolved from the Medieval Latin fōrmāticum.
- While formaggio is the general term for cheese, Italians use the word cacio in specific regional dialects and for traditional dishes like cacio e pepe.
Examples in context
- Vorrei comprare del formaggio Cheddar per preparare una deliziosa fonduta.I would like to buy some cheddar cheese to make a delicious fondue.
- Preferisco utilizzare del formaggio tipo Cheddar per il mio prossimo piatto di pasta.I prefer to use some cheddar cheese for my next pasta dish.
- Ho preparato degli hamburger con Cheddar fuso per il pranzo di oggi.I made some burgers with melted cheddar for today's lunch.
- Sono un appassionato dei sandwich con formaggio cheddar e pancetta.I am a fan of sandwiches with cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Vorrei un po' di formaggio Cheddar.I would like some cheddar cheese.
- Hai comprato il formaggio Cheddar?Did you buy the cheddar cheese?
- Questo formaggio Cheddar è molto saporito.This cheddar cheese is very flavorful.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are shopping in a supermarket.
- AlessandroChiara, hai visto il formaggio Cheddar?Chiara, have you seen the cheddar cheese?
- ChiaraSì, è nel reparto frigo.Yes, it is in the refrigerated section.
- AlessandroPrendo questo formaggio Cheddar per noi.I'll take this cheddar cheese for us.
- ChiaraOttima idea, Alessandro.Great idea, Alessandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cheddar cheese” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries formaggio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
