senza formaggio
/ˈsɛn.t͡sa forˈmad.d͡ʒo/word by word
The English phrase "no cheese" is translated into Italian as senza formaggio.
senza formaggio is used when ordering food to specify that you want the dish prepared without any cheese.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of senza meaning "without" and formaggio meaning "cheese".
How does it change in a sentence?
In this context, the preposition senza does not require a definite article like il before formaggio.
Did you know?
- The word formaggio shares a root with the English word 'form', as both originate from the Latin word for 'shape' or 'mould'.
- While senza formaggio is the general term, a person with a severe allergy would more likely say sono allergico al formaggio to ensure the kitchen avoids cross-contamination.
- Because many traditional Italian dishes use cheese as a hidden base or garnish, simply saying senza formaggio may require you to double-check if the dish contains 'parmigiano' or 'pecorino' blends.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno! Vorrei un piatto di pasta senza formaggio, per favore.Buongiorno! I would like a plate of pasta without cheese, please.
- Ciao! Prenderò la pizza margherita senza formaggio, grazie!Ciao! I will have the margherita pizza without cheese, thanks!
- Vorrei la pizza senza formaggio.I would like the pizza without cheese.
- È possibile avere un panino senza formaggio?Is it possible to have a sandwich without cheese?
- Per favore, lo voglio senza formaggio.Please, I want it without cheese.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are ordering food at a restaurant.
- ChiaraAlessandro, ordiniamo una lasagna.Alessandro, let's order a lasagna.
- AlessandroCerto, ma io la preferisco senza formaggio.Sure, but I prefer it without cheese.
- ChiaraVa bene, lo chiedo al cameriere.Okay, I will ask the waiter.
- AlessandroGrazie, sei molto gentile.Thank you, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (senza, formaggio) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries formaggio, senza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
