pollo Alfredo
/ˈpol.lo alˈfre.do/word by word
pollo Alfredo is the Italian phrase for chicken alfredo.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpol.lo alˈfre.do/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- If you ask for pollo Alfredo in a traditional Italian trattoria, the waiter might be confused or assume you are a tourist. Italians typically keep their pasta and meat courses, like pollo, separate.
- The name Alfredo is derived from the Old English words 'elf' and 'counsel'. This means the signature dish of Italian-American cuisine is named using an ancient Germanic root.
- In Italy, the original dish created by Alfredo di Lelio contained no cream. He achieved the creamy texture by emulsifying butter and parmesan cheese with pasta water.
Example conversation
Chiara and Lorenzo are looking at a restaurant menu.
- ChiaraCosa vuoi mangiare stasera, Lorenzo?What do you want to eat tonight, Lorenzo?
- LorenzoPenso che prenderò il pollo Alfredo.I think I will have the chicken alfredo.
- ChiaraOttima scelta, è molto cremoso.Great choice, it is very creamy.
- LorenzoSì, non vedo l'ora di mangiarlo!Yes, I can't wait to eat it!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (pollo, Alfredo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Alfredo, pollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
