toast al formaggio
/ˈtɔst al forˈmad.d͡ʒo/word by word
The Italian phrase for grilled cheese is toast al formaggio.
toast al formaggio is used to refer to a grilled cheese sandwich, which is a sandwich made of bread and melted cheese that has been toasted or grilled.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means toast with cheese.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtɔst al forˈmad.dʒo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word formaggio shares a common ancestor with the English word 'form', because the cheese was historically shaped using a 'mould' or 'form'.
- In Italy, a toast al formaggio is often served as a snack or light lunch in a bar, which is actually a café that serves coffee and quick bites.
- If you order a toast in an Italian café, it is almost always served pressed in a sandwich maker rather than pan-fried, which is more common in the US.
Examples in context
- Andiamo al bar dietro l'angolo per mangiare un toast al formaggioLet's go to the bar around the corner to eat a grilled cheese sandwich.
- Vorrei un toast al formaggio, per favore.I would like a grilled cheese, please.
- Hai preparato il toast al formaggio?Did you make the grilled cheese?
- Questo toast al formaggio è molto croccante.This grilled cheese is very crunchy.
Example conversation
A woman is preparing a quick snack in the kitchen for her partner.
- AlessandroGiulia, hai fame?Giulia, are you hungry?
- GiuliaSì, vorrei un toast al formaggio.Yes, I would like a grilled cheese.
- AlessandroLo preparo subito per te.I will prepare it for you right away.
- GiuliaGrazie mille, Alessandro.Thanks a lot, Alessandro.
