coriandolo
/koˈrjan.do.lo/masculine
The Italian word for cilantro is coriandolo.
coriandolo is a masculine noun used to refer to the leaves of the coriander plant.
Meaning: leaves of the coriander plant (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
While coriandolo refers to the plant or the leaves, the plural form coriandoli is most commonly used to refer specifically to the dried coriander seeds.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable: /koˈrjan.do.lo/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, coriandoli are not just seeds but are also the tiny, colorful scraps of paper thrown during Carnival celebrations.
- Some Italians describe the taste of coriandolo as 'soapy', a trait linked to a specific genetic variation in humans.
- In Italy, if you ask for coriandolo in a traditional restaurant, you might be met with confusion, as the herb is often considered a foreign ingredient rather than a staple of Italian cuisine.
Examples in context
- Aggiungi un po' di coriandolo.Add some cilantro.This sentence is useful for learning how to suggest adding the ingredient coriandolo to a dish.Tatoeba #10905169 by Guybrush88, translation #10904284 by CM
- Mi piace aggiungere coriandolo fresco nelle mie insalate.I enjoy adding fresh cilantro to my salads.
- Il coriandolo ha un profumo molto intenso.Coriander has a very intense scent.
- Non mi piace il sapore del coriandolo.I do not like the taste of coriander.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are cooking a dish together.
- SofiaAlessandro, dove hai messo il coriandolo?Alessandro, where did you put the cilantro?
- AlessandroÈ nel frigorifero, Sofia.It is in the refrigerator, Sofia.
- SofiaGrazie, lo aggiungo adesso alla salsa.Thanks, I'll add it to the sauce now.
- AlessandroOttima idea, darà un tocco speciale.Great idea, it will give it a special touch.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cilantro” translations and entries coriandolo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
