crocchette di pollo
The English phrase "chicken nuggets" is translated into Italian as crocchette di pollo.
The phrase refers to small pieces of breaded and fried chicken meat.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "chicken croquettes".
Which one should you use?
While crocchette di pollo is the standard descriptive term, many Italians use the anglicism nuggets di pollo when referring specifically to fast-food style nuggets.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is una crocchetta di pollo.
Did you know?
- The Italian word pollo shares a root with the English word 'poultice' via the Latin pullus, which originally referred to any young animal.
- If you order crocchette di pollo in a traditional Italian trattoria, you might receive a sophisticated, creamy potato-based recipe instead of a breaded fast-food item.
- The word crocchette comes from the Italian adjective croccante, which means 'crunchy'. It describes the physical sensation of the breading rather than the shape of the food.
Examples in context
- Gli piacciono le crocchette di pollo.He likes chicken nuggets.This sentence is useful for expressing someone's preference for crocchette di pollo.Tatoeba #2523599 by Guybrush88, translation #1669992 by Spamster
- Sta mangiando delle crocchette di pollo davanti al televisore.He's eating chicken nuggets in front of the TV.This sentence is useful for describing someone eating crocchette di pollo while watching television.Tatoeba #11710075 by Nuel, translation #11710074 by Nuel
- Vuoi ordinare delle crocchette di pollo?Do you want to order some chicken nuggets?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A casual lunch at a fast food restaurant.
- AlessandroPrendo delle crocchette di pollo e patatine.I'll have some chicken nuggets and fries.
- MartinaAnche per me, grazie!For me too, thanks!
- AlessandroVuoi anche una bibita, Martina?Do you want a drink too, Martina?
- MartinaSì, un'aranciata va benissimo.Yes, an orange soda would be great.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, pollo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
