gratin
The Italian word for gratin is gratin.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Lombardy, pasticcio could be used to refer to a layered gratin dish.
Did you know?
- The word pasticcio can describe a gratin in Lombardy, but in other contexts, it is used as a metaphor for a 'mess' or a chaotic situation.
- While gratin is used for the crust, the Italian word sformato comes from the verb sformare, meaning to remove a dish from its mold.
- In Italian, the term crosticina uses a diminutive suffix to describe the 'little crust' of a gratin, reflecting a cultural preference for endearing terms in home cooking.
Examples in context
- Ho preparato un delizioso piatto di pasta gratinato stasera.I made a delicious gratin pasta dish tonight.
- Vuoi provare il nostro gratin di patate?Do you want to try our potato gratin?
- Il gratin è appena uscito dal forno.The gratin just came out of the oven.
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are dining at a restaurant.
- ChiaraFrancesco, che buono questo gratin!Francesco, this gratin is so good!
- FrancescoSì, è davvero molto cremoso.Yes, it is really very creamy.
- ChiaraTi piace la consistenza?Do you like the texture?
- FrancescoSì, lo adoro.Yes, I love it.
