macinazione
The English phrase 'grinding' translates to the Italian noun macinazione.
The term refers to the action of grinding or crushing into small particles. Metaphorically, if you want to describe the act of grinding through a difficult task, you might use the informal expression Sbattersi (to beat oneself) or the phrase Romperci la testa (breaking one's head), which conveys the idea of working hard or toiling away on a challenging task.
Meaning: the action of grinding or crushing into small particles (noun)
Did you know?
- The term macinare can be used metaphorically in the expression macinare chilometri, which means to 'grind through kilometers' or travel a great distance quickly.
- While macinazione describes the process, the word macina refers to the millstone itself. In some Italian dialects, the 'grinding' stone is seen as a symbol of relentless fate or time.
- If you are 'grinding' your teeth in Italian, you do not use macinazione, but rather the verb digrignare.
Examples in context
- La macinatura del caffè è fondamentale per ottenere un gusto eccellente.Grinding coffee is essential to obtain an excellent taste.
- Devo macinare i chicchi di caffè per fare un espresso perfetto.I need to grind coffee beans to make a perfect espresso.
- Mi sto sbattendo per terminare questo progetto.I'm grinding to finish this project.
- Sto rompendo la testa su questa formula matematica.I'm grinding through this mathematical formula.
- La macinazione del caffè è un processo lento.The grinding of coffee is a slow process.
- La macinazione del caffè è manuale.The grinding of the coffee is manual.
- La macinazione del pepe deve essere fine.The grinding of the pepper must be fine.
- La macinazione dei cereali richiede tempo.The grinding of the cereals takes time.
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are preparing coffee in the kitchen.
- FrancescoChiara, come preferisci la macinazione?Chiara, how do you prefer the grinding?
- ChiaraMi piace la macinazione grossolana.I like coarse grinding.
- FrancescoAllora userò questa impostazione.Then I will use this setting.
- ChiaraGrazie, Francesco, sarà perfetto.Thanks, Francesco, it will be perfect.
