biscotto
/bisˈkɔt.to/masculine
The Italian word for cookie is biscotto.
The word refers to a small, flat baked good. You may also encounter the word dolcetto, which can refer more broadly to small cakes or pastries. If you are describing cookies that are irregular in shape but taste delicious, you can use the phrase brutti ma buoni (ugly but good).
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is biscotto, and the plural form is biscotti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /bisˈkɔt.to/.
Did you know?
- The word biscotto literally means 'twice-baked'. In the past, this process removed moisture to make the treats last longer during long sea voyages.
- In Italy, biscotti are traditionally eaten for breakfast, often dipped into a caffè latte or cappuccino.
- The phrase brutti ma buoni is not just a description but the actual name of a traditional Tuscan cookie made with almonds and hazelnuts.
Examples in context
- Biscotto è un cane.Cookie is a dog.This sentence shows how to use biscotto as a proper name for a dog.Tatoeba #13288747 by Guybrush88, translation #12102067 by CK
- Mangiò il mio biscotto.He ate my cookie.This sentence demonstrates the use of biscotto in the context of eating.Tatoeba #8499801 by Guybrush88, translation #8480556 by CH
- Ho preso l'ultimo biscotto.I took the last cookie.This sentence shows how to use biscotto when referring to the last one of a group.Tatoeba #2575549 by Guybrush88, translation #2546810 by CK
- Posso avere un biscotto, per favore?Can I have a cookie, please?
- cookie assortitiAssorted cookies
- Mi piace tantissimo questo biscottino!I really love this little cookie!
- Mi può consigliare un biscotto al cioccolato?Can you recommend a chocolate cookie?
- 49 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are having coffee in the kitchen.
- FrancescoSofia, vuoi un biscotto?Sofia, do you want a cookie?
- SofiaSì, grazie Francesco. È squisito.Yes, thanks Francesco. It is delicious.
- FrancescoNe prendo ancora uno io.I will take another one too.
- SofiaC'è ancora un biscotto nel piatto.There is still one cookie left on the plate.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cookie” translations and entries biscotto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries biscotto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
