pasta deliziosa
To say delicious pasta in Italian, say pasta deliziosa.
To exclaim over a dish, say Che pasta deliziosa!, which means what delicious pasta. A more formal compliment is Questo piatto di pasta è squisito, this plate of pasta is exquisite.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective usually follows the noun. Putting it first, deliziosa pasta, is correct and sounds more poetic or emphatic. To say very delicious pasta, use pasta deliziosissima.
Did you know?
- In Italy, praising pasta as deliziosa is common, but asking for 'Parmesan' on a seafood pasta is considered a culinary crime and may cause a shocked reaction from a chef.
- The word squisito used to describe a dish implies the food has been 'filtered' or 'refined' to a state of perfection.
- If you want to praise the texture rather than just the taste, you might say the pasta is al dente, which literally means 'to the tooth'.
Examples in context
- La pasta è deliziosa. Complimenti allo chef!The pasta is delicious. Compliments to the chef!
- Questa pasta è buonissima! Devi provarla!This pasta is very good! You have to try it!
- Che pasta deliziosa! È incredibile come un piatto così semplice possa essere così gustoso!What delicious pasta! It's incredible how such a simple dish can be so flavorful!
- Questa è una pasta deliziosa.This is a delicious pasta.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are eating dinner at a restaurant.
- SofiaLorenzo, assaggia questa pasta deliziosa!Lorenzo, taste this delicious pasta!
- LorenzoHai ragione, è davvero ottima.You are right, it is really great.
- SofiaLo chef è bravissimo.The chef is very talented.
- LorenzoSì, non ho mai mangiato una pasta deliziosa così.Yes, I have never eaten such a delicious pasta.
