limone e pepe
/liˈmo.ne ˈe ˈpe.pe/word by word
The English phrase "lemon pepper" is translated into Italian as limone e pepe.
limone e pepe is used to refer to the seasoning composed of lemon and pepper.
Meaning: seasoning (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal combination of limone (lemon) and e pepe (and pepper).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the word pepe is a masculine singular noun used in its singular form to represent the spice in a general sense.
How do you pronounce it?
/liˈmo.ne ˈe ˈpe.pe/. The stress is on the second of six syllables.
Did you know?
- While pepe refers to the spice, Italians use the word peperoncino for the spicy chili peppers common in Southern Italian cuisine.
- The word limone entered the Italian language through Arabic laymūn, reflecting the historical influence of Arab agricultural techniques in Sicily.
- In Italian culinary tradition, limone is often paired with pepe in seafood dishes to cut through the richness of the fish.
Examples in context
- Potrei avere un pizzico di pepe al limone per insaporire la mia bistecca, per favore?May I have a pinch of lemon pepper to season my steak, please?
- Preferisco il pollo con limone e pepe.I prefer chicken with lemon pepper.
Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are cooking dinner together.
- MartinaLorenzo, cosa mettiamo sul salmone?Lorenzo, what should we put on the salmon?
- LorenzoProviamo il limone e pepe questa volta.Let's try lemon pepper this time.
- MartinaOttima idea, Martina lo adora.Great idea, Martina loves it.
- LorenzoAllora aggiungine un po' adesso.Then add a bit of it now.
