How to Say "Corn" in Italian - How To Say Guide

mais

/ˈmajs/

The Italian word for corn is mais.

If you want to specifically refer to an ear of corn, the word pannocchia is used.

Which one should you use?

pannocchia is the specific term for an ear of corn.

mais is a masculine noun. It is typically used with the definite article il, forming il mais.

/ˈmajs/

In Italy, you will often see granoturco used as a synonym for mais. It literally translates to 'Turkish grain', reflecting a historical belief that the crop originated in Turkey.
The word mais is a direct relative of the Spanish word maíz, both of which trace back to the indigenous Taíno language of the Caribbean.
Italy has a strong cultural tradition of polenta, a porridge made from boiled cornmeal, which was historically a staple food for the poor in the north.

Mi piace il mais.
I like corn.
This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for mais.
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Ha preso del mais?
Did you get corn?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone has acquired mais.
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Io voglio del mais.
I want corn.
This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for mais.
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Mi piace il mais
I like corn
Mi piace mangiare le pannocchie
I like eating corn on the cob
Hai mai assaggiato il mais alla griglia?
Have you ever tried grilled corn?
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Sofia and Alessandro are at the grocery store.

Sofia

Alessandro, hai preso il mais?
Alessandro, did you get the corn?
Alessandro

Sì, l'ho preso nel reparto ortofrutta.
Yes, I got it in the produce section.
Sofia

Ottimo, lo useremo per la zuppa.
Great, we will use it for the soup.
Alessandro

Va bene, andiamo alla cassa.
Okay, let's go to the checkout.

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