Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| torta al cioccolato | /ˈtor.ta al t͡ʃok.koˈla.to/ (word by word) | feminine |
| torta al cacao | /ˈtor.ta al kaˈka.o/ (word by word) | feminine |
The phrase is used to describe a cake that contains chocolate.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of torta (cake) and al cioccolato (with/at chocolate).
Which one should you use?
Use torta al cioccolato when referring to a cake made with chocolate as a primary ingredient, whereas torta al cacao specifically implies a cake made with cocoa powder.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Southern Italy, specifically on the island of Capri, a traditional chocolate cake known as Torta Caprese is made with almonds and rich dark chocolate.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change the noun torta to torte while keeping the prepositional phrase al cioccolato the same, resulting in torte al cioccolato.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtor.ta al tʃok.koˈla.to/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While torta means 'cake', it shares a root with the English word 'torture' and the word 'tortuous' because all three derive from the Latin verb for 'to twist'.
- The Torta Caprese is a unique version of torta al cioccolato that contains no flour, using ground almonds instead to create its dense texture.
- The word cioccolato entered Italian via Spanish, which had borrowed it from the Classical Nahuatl word chocolātl spoken in ancient Mexico.
Examples in context
- Amo la torta al cioccolato!I love chocolate cake!This sentence is useful for expressing a strong preference for torta al cioccolato.Tatoeba #13297542 by Guybrush88, translation #12884298 by Josephlingo
- Tom ama la torta al cioccolato.Tom loves chocolate cake.This sentence is useful for stating that Tom loves torta al cioccolato.Tatoeba #12018944 by Guybrush88, translation #3171242 by CK
- Mi piace la torta al cioccolato.I like chocolate cake.This sentence is useful for stating that you like torta al cioccolato.Tatoeba #12019002 by Guybrush88, translation #7796650 by CK
- Posso avere una fetta di torta al cioccolato, per favore?Can I have a slice of chocolate cake, please?
- Vuoi mangiare un pezzo di torta al cioccolato con me?Do you want to have a piece of chocolate cake with me?
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Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are at a cafe for dessert.
- AlessandroVuoi provare la torta al cioccolato?Do you want to try the chocolate cake?
- GiuliaSì, la torta al cioccolato sembra deliziosa!Yes, the chocolate cake looks delicious!
- AlessandroAllora ordino una torta al cioccolato per noi.Then I will order one chocolate cake for us.
- GiuliaGrazie, Alessandro, sei molto gentile.Thanks, Alessandro, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chocolate cake” translations and entries torta al cioccolato, torta al cacao, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (torta, al, cioccolato, cacao) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cacao, cioccolato, torta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
