How to Say “Crab Meat” in Italian

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polpa di granchio
/ˈpol.pa di ˈɡran.kjo/word by word
The Italian phrase for crab meat is polpa di granchio.
polpa di granchio refers to the edible flesh of a crab used as food. In Italian, the word polpa is used specifically to refer to the edible flesh of crustaceans or fruit, rather than carne (meat) which is used for land animals.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of polpa (pulp/flesh) and di granchio (of crab).

How do you pronounce it?

The stress is on the first syllable of the four-syllable phrase.

Did you know?

  • The word granchio shares an ancient root with the word for 'cancer', specifically the Latin word cancro, because both describe a circular shape or enclosure.

Examples in context

  • Questa insalata ha molta polpa di granchio.
    This salad has a lot of crab meat.
  • Preferisco la polpa di granchio fresca.
    I prefer fresh crab meat.
  • Hai comprato la polpa di granchio?
    Did you buy the crab meat?

Example conversation

Francesco and Sofia are deciding what to order at a seafood restaurant.

  1. Francesco

    Cosa ordiniamo da mangiare, Sofia?
    What shall we order to eat, Sofia?
  2. Sofia

    Voglio provare l'insalata con polpa di granchio.
    I want to try the salad with crab meat.
  3. Francesco

    Sembra un'ottima scelta!
    That seems like a great choice!
  4. Sofia

    Sì, Francesco, è il mio piatto preferito.
    Yes, Francesco, it is my favorite dish.

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