crostata
/krosˈta.ta/feminine
crostata is the Italian word for.
crostata refers to a traditional Italian tart. It is a feminine noun used to describe this specific type of pastry.
Meaning: Italian tart (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is crostata. When you need to refer to more than one, the plural form is crostate.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable: /krosˈta.ta/.
Did you know?
- While crostata refers to the tart, the word crosta is also used in Italian to describe the 'scab' that forms on a healing wound.
- In many parts of Italy, a crostata is often served during the 'merenda', a traditional mid-afternoon snack between lunch and dinner.
- A crostata is often associated with 'nonna' culture, as the recipe is traditionally passed down through maternal lines rather than learned in professional schools.
Examples in context
- Vorrei una fetta di crostata alla marmellata.I would like a slice of jam tart.
- La crostata con la marmellata è deliziosa.The jam tart is delicious.
- Vuoi una fetta di questa crostata?Do you want a slice of this tart?
- Ho preparato una crostata per il dessert.I prepared a tart for dessert.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are having coffee at home.
- LorenzoMartina, ho fatto una crostata.Martina, I made a tart.
- MartinaChe buona idea, Lorenzo!What a good idea, Lorenzo!
- LorenzoTi piace la crostata alle fragole?Do you like strawberry tart?
- MartinaSì, la adoro!Yes, I love it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crostata” translations and entries crostata, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
