alla griglia
/ˈal.la ˈɡriʎ.ʎa/word by word
alla griglia is the Italian way to say grilled.
Meaning: Translations (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase alla griglia literally means 'in the style of the grill'.
Which one should you use?
While alla griglia is used to specify the cooking method, the word grigliato is the past participle of the verb grigliare (to grill).
How does it change in a sentence?
alla griglia is an adverbial phrase used as an adjective and does not change gender or number to match the noun it describes.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈal.la ˈɡriʎ.ʎa/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, grigliata is not just a cooking method but a social event, similar to an English 'barbecue' or 'cookout'.
- While alla griglia describes the method, Italians often use the term bruschetta for grilled bread, which comes from the verb bruscare meaning to burn slightly.
- In an Italian restaurant, if you order meat alla griglia, you are often implying a rustic, charcoal-based preparation rather than a modern electric one.
Examples in context
- Feci carne alla griglia.I made grilled meat.This sentence shows how to use alla griglia with meat.Tatoeba #11723761 by Guybrush88, translation #10284536 by LimeGreenTeknii
- "Cosa vuoi mangiare?" "Hamburger, bistecca e carne alla griglia". "È tutta carne!""What do you want to eat?" "Hamburger, steak and grilled meat." "It's all meat!"This sentence demonstrates a conversation about choosing various types of meat, including meat described by alla griglia.Tatoeba #11798873 by Guybrush88, translation #10919502 by tsp_2
- Il pollo viene cucinato alla griglia per esaltare il suo sapore unico.The chicken is cooked on the grill to enhance its unique flavor.
- Ho preparato degli spiedini grigliati di verdure per la cena.I made some grilled vegetable skewers for dinner.
- Il pesce alla griglia è delizioso.The grilled fish is delicious.
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Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to order at a seafood restaurant.
- FrancescoChiara, cosa prendi da mangiare?Chiara, what are you having to eat?
- ChiaraPrendo il pesce alla griglia.I'll have the grilled fish.
- FrancescoOttima scelta, anche io prendo il pesce alla griglia.Great choice, I'll have the grilled fish too.
- ChiaraPerfetto, allora ordiniamo subito.Perfect, let's order right away then.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (alla, griglia) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
