How to Say “Cream Pie” in Italian

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torta alla crema
/ˈtor.ta ˈal.la ˈkrɛ.ma/word by word
The English phrase cream pie is translated into Italian as torta alla crema.
torta alla crema refers to a cream pie.

Did you know?

  • The word torta comes from the Latin torta, meaning 'twisted'. This reflects the ancient way of shaping dough by twisting it before baking.
  • In Italy, torta is the general word for cake, but torta can also refer to a savory pie, such as torta salata.
  • In some Italian dialects, a 'pie' might be called a crostata, which refers specifically to a pie with a lattice or crust structure.

Examples in context

  • Hai mai provato la torta alla panna? È davvero buona!
    Have you ever tried cream pie? It's really delicious!
  • Vorrei una torta alla crema, per favore.
    I would like a cream pie, please.
  • Questa torta alla crema è deliziosa.
    This cream pie is delicious.
  • Hai preparato una torta alla crema per noi?
    Did you make a cream pie for us?

Example conversation

Chiara and Matteo are in a local bakery.

  1. Chiara

    Hai visto la torta alla crema in vetrina?
    Did you see the cream pie in the display case?
  2. Matteo

    Sì, sembra molto invitante, Chiara.
    Yes, it looks very inviting, Chiara.
  3. Chiara

    Prendiamone una fetta per assaggiarla.
    Let's get a slice to try it.
  4. Matteo

    Ottima idea, andiamo a ordinarla.
    Great idea, let's go order it.

Sources

  • IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (torta, alla, crema) and can differ in connected speech.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries crema, torta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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