How to Say "Meatloaf" in Italian

polpettone

masculine

Meatloaf in Italian is polpettone.

The word refers to a mixture of ground meat.

Meaning: mixture of ground meat (noun)

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The word polpettone is the augmentative form of polpetta, which means 'meatball'. Therefore, a meatloaf is literally a 'big meatball'.
In many Italian households, polpettone is not just a main course but is often served cold and sliced as an appetizer or part of a 'antipasto' platter.
A polpettone is often wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto or pancetta before being roasted to seal in moisture and add a salty crust.

Tom preparò del polpettone.
Tom made meatloaf.
This example shows how to use polpettone.
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Vorrei ordinare un polpettone per favore.
I would like to order a meatloaf please.
Il polpettone della mia nonna è il migliore che abbia mai assaggiato!
My grandmother's meatloaf is the best I have ever tasted!
Hai la ricetta per preparare un delizioso polpettone?
Do you have the recipe to prepare a delicious meatloaf?
Preparo sempre un delizioso polpettone di carne per la cena di Natale.
I always prepare a delicious meatloaf for Christmas dinner.
Mi piacerebbe condividere la mia ricetta speciale per il polpettone di macinato con te.
I would like to share my special recipe for meatloaf with you.
Il polpettone è pronto per la cena.
The meatloaf is ready for dinner.
Mi piace molto il tuo polpettone.
I really like your meatloaf.
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Francesco and Chiara are deciding what to eat for dinner.

Francesco

Cosa cuciniamo stasera, Chiara?
What are we cooking tonight, Chiara?
Chiara

Possiamo fare un polpettone.
We could make a meatloaf.
Francesco

Ottima idea, Francesco adora il polpettone!
Great idea, Francesco loves meatloaf!
Chiara

Allora preparo subito gli ingredienti.
Then I will prepare the ingredients right away.