buon pasto
/ˈbwɔn ˈpas.to/word by word
The English phrase "good meal" is translated into Italian as buon pasto.
buon pasto is a descriptive noun phrase used to refer to a high-quality or enjoyable meal. While it can be used to wish someone an enjoyable meal before they begin eating, it is more commonly used within a sentence to describe a meal rather than as a standalone exclamation.
Which one should you use?
If you want to say "What a good meal!" in an informal setting, you can use the exclamation Che buon pasto!
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of buon pasto is /ˈbwɔn ˈpas.to/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In some traditional circles, saying buon appetito is considered a breach of etiquette. This is because the nobility historically viewed the hunger for food as a biological necessity rather than a pleasure to be announced.
- The word pasto shares its roots with the English word 'pasture', as both come from the Latin pāstus, which originally referred to food for livestock.
- Italian has a specific word, spuntino, for a small meal or snack that does not qualify as a pasto. A pasto typically implies a full, structured meal with multiple courses.
Examples in context
- Ci servì un buon pasto.She served us a good meal.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a meal being served.Tatoeba #2377857 by Guybrush88, translation #314078 by CK
- Questo è un buon pasto.This is a good meal.This sentence is useful for identifying a meal as being good.Tatoeba #13324658 by Guybrush88, translation #13324653 by rul
- Mio padre preparerà un buon pasto domani.My father is going to make a good meal tomorrow.This sentence is useful for describing the act of preparing a meal.Tatoeba #7952830 by Guybrush88, translation #7770312 by sharris123
- Buon appetito a tutti!Enjoy your meal, everyone!
- Che buon pasto abbiamo appena gustato insieme!What a good meal we just enjoyed together!
- Grazie per aver preparato un pasto così squisito!Thank you for preparing such a delicious meal!
- Questa pizza è una vera prelibatezza!This pizza is a true delicacy!
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are sitting down for lunch at a restaurant.
- AlessandroEcco i piatti. Buon pasto, Martina!Here are the plates. Enjoy your meal, Martina!
- MartinaGrazie mille, Alessandro. Anche a te!Thank you so much, Alessandro. You too!
- AlessandroSembra tutto delizioso.Everything looks delicious.
- MartinaSì, non vedo l'ora di assaggiare.Yes, I can't wait to taste it.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (buon, pasto) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pasto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
