senza uova
The Italian phrase for "no egg" is senza uova.
You use senza uova to describe a food item that does not contain eggs.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition senza, meaning "without" and the plural noun uova, meaning "eggs".
Did you know?
- Because the word uovo is so central to Italian cooking, the phrase uovo di Colombo refers to a simple but clever solution to a complex problem.
- The word uova follows an irregular pattern because its singular form, uovo, changes gender from masculine to feminine when it becomes plural.
- Italian pasta is traditionally divided into two categories: pasta fresca which usually contains eggs and pasta secca which is typically senza uova.
Examples in context
- Sì, per favore. Senza uova.Yes, please. Without eggs.
- Mi scusi, potrebbe prepararla senza uova, per favore?Excuse me, could you prepare it without eggs, please?
- Cerco un impasto senza uova.I am looking for a dough without eggs.
- Puoi preparare una pasta senza uova?Can you prepare a pasta without eggs?
Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are at a bakery.
- FrancescoHai dei biscotti senza uova?Do you have any cookies without eggs?
- GiuliaSì, sono freschi di oggi.Yes, they are fresh from today.
- FrancescoOttimo, ne prendo un pacchetto.Great, I'll take a pack.
- GiuliaEcco a te, Francesco.Here you go, Francesco.
