Mi piace la pizza
The English phrase "I like pizza" is expressed in Italian as Mi piace la pizza.
This phrase is used to express that someone enjoys eating pizza.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Mi piace la pizza translates to "To me, pizza is pleasing".
How does it change in a sentence?
In Italian, when expressing a general preference for a food, you must use the definite article la before the noun. Additionally, if the object being liked is plural, the verb changes from piace to piacciono, as in Mi piacciono le pizze.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying Io piace la pizza.
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Examples in context
- Mi piace la pizza.I like pizza.This sentence is a simple way to state your preference for pizza using Mi piace la pizza.Tatoeba #2433421 by Guybrush88, translation #2245937 by CK
- Mi piace la pizza con l'ananas.I like pizza with pineapple.This sentence demonstrates how to specify a topping using Mi piace la pizza.Tatoeba #11096291 by Guybrush88, translation #9770555 by helloroto
- Mi piace la pizza!I like pizza!
- Io amo la pizza, è deliziosa!I love pizza, it's delicious!
- Sono pazza/o per la pizza! Non mi stancherò mai di mangiarla!I'm crazy about pizza! I'll never get tired of eating it!
- Mi piace la pizza margherita.I like margherita pizza.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- ChiaraOrdiniamo una pizza stasera?Shall we order a pizza tonight?
- AlessandroOttima idea, mi piace la pizza.Great idea, I like pizza.
- ChiaraQuale gusto preferisci, Alessandro?Which flavor do you prefer, Alessandro?
- AlessandroPrendo una Margherita.I'll have a Margherita.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, mi, pizza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
