cosciotto d'agnello
The English phrase "leg of lamb" is translated into Italian as cosciotto d'agnello.
cosciotto d'agnello refers specifically to a cut of meat from the leg of a young sheep. You may encounter related culinary terms such as coscia di agnello brasata for braised leg of lamb or coscia di agnello in umido for stewed leg of lamb.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cosciotto, meaning a large leg or haunch and d'agnello, which means "of lamb".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase cosciotto d'agnello, the preposition di (of) elides into d' because the following word agnello begins with a vowel.
Did you know?
- In Italy, cosciotto d'agnello is a quintessential dish for Easter Sunday. It is often roasted with rosemary and garlic to symbolize the beginning of spring.
- The word cosciotto is a diminutive of coscia, meaning 'thigh'. Using the diminutive form here refers to the specific shape and size of the cut rather than making it 'small'.
- In some Italian regions, the term cosciotto is used for other meats, such as cosciotto di maiale for pork leg. However, the term prosciutto is used exclusively for the cured version of the pig's leg.
Examples in context
- Per la cena di stasera, ho preparato una deliziosa coscia di agnello arrosto.For tonight's dinner, I cooked a delicious roast leg of lamb.
- Posso avere una coscia di agnello, per favore?Can I have a leg of lamb, please?
- Ho comprato un cosciotto d'agnello per la cena.I bought a leg of lamb for dinner.
- Il cosciotto d'agnello al forno è delizioso.The roasted leg of lamb is delicious.
- Vuoi provare il nostro cosciotto d'agnello?Do you want to try our leg of lamb?
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are planning a dinner menu.
- MatteoCosa cuciniamo per l'occasione?What should we cook for the occasion?
- MartinaFarei un cosciotto d'agnello con le patate.I would make a leg of lamb with potatoes.
- MatteoOttima idea, Martina!Great idea, Martina!
- MartinaAllora vado a comprarlo domani.Then I will go buy it tomorrow.
