fagiolini
The English phrase "green beans" is translated into Italian as fagiolini.
fagiolini refers to the long, thin green pods of a legume that are eaten as a vegetable.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a diminutive of fagioli (beans), literally meaning "little beans".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is fagiolino.
Did you know?
- While fagiolini describes the vegetable, the word fagiolo is used in the Italian idiom non avere un fagiolo, which means to be completely broke.
- The term fagiolino can be used in certain contexts to describe a very thin person, mirroring the shape of the bean.
- While fagiolini are common, some varieties of long, thin beans are specifically called fagiolini mangiatutto, which translates to 'eat-everything beans'.
Examples in context
- Quando andiamo a fare la spesa, ricordati di comprare un po' di verdure. Mi piacerebbe cucinare dei fagiolini stufati stasera.When we go grocery shopping, remember to buy some vegetables. I would like to cook some stewed green beans tonight.
- Vorrei ordinare un contorno di fagiolini per favore.I would like to order a side of green beans, please.
- Preferisco i fagiolini saltati in padella.I prefer green beans sautéed in a pan.
- Ho comprato dei fagiolini freschi al mercato.I bought some fresh green beans at the market.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- MatteoCosa cuciniamo stasera?What are we cooking tonight?
- MartinaPotremmo fare dei fagiolini con le patate.We could make green beans with potatoes.
- MatteoOttima idea, Martina!Great idea, Martina!
- MartinaAllora vado a prenderli in frigo.Then I'll go get them from the fridge.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
