scarola
/skaˈrɔ.la/feminine
The English phrase "escarole" is translated into Italian as scarola.
The word refers to a specific variety or subspecies of endive (var. Latifolia).
Meaning: subspecies or variety of endive (var. latifolia) (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
scarola is a feminine noun. Its plural form is scarole.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /skaˈrɔ.la/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly add an initial 'e' to the Italian word, saying 'escarole' instead of the correct scarola.
Did you know?
- In Italian culinary culture, scarola is often treated as a central ingredient in Roman-style dishes, such as 'scarola ripiena', where it is stuffed and fried.
- The Italian scarola is a linguistic survivor of the Latin word ēscāriola, which likely refers to something used for 'food' or 'fodder'.
- Italian cuisine distinguishes between scarola and cicoria, though both are translated as 'chicory' or 'endive' in English, leading to frequent confusion in international markets.
Examples in context
- Per favore, potresti passarmi la scarola?Could you please pass me the escarole?
- Vuoi un po' di indivia nella tua zuppa?Do you want some escarole in your soup?
- Ho fatto una pasta deliziosa con indivia e aglio.I made a delicious pasta with escarole and garlic.
- La scarola è molto fresca oggi.The escarole is very fresh today.
- Preferisco la scarola rispetto al radicchio.I prefer escarole to radicchio.
- Hai comprato la scarola per l'insalata?Did you buy the escarole for the salad?
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are at the grocery market.
- MatteoPrendo un chilo di scarola.I'll take a kilo of escarole.
- MartinaÈ ottima per la cena di stasera.It is excellent for tonight's dinner.
- MatteoHai bisogno di altro?Do you need anything else?
- MartinaNo, la scarola basta e avanza.No, the escarole is more than enough.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “escarole” translations and entries scarola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries scarola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
