Nutella
feminine
The Italian word for nutella is Nutella.
Meaning: chocolate spread (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Nutella is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The name is a linguistic hybrid, combining the English word 'nut' with the Italian diminutive suffix '-ella' to create a sense of smallness or endearment.
- Italian food laws are very strict, but Nutella avoids being called 'chocolate' in some technical contexts because it is legally a 'colazione spalmabile' or spreadable breakfast.
- Despite the English root, Nutella is an Italian invention created in Alba, Piedmont, where hazelnuts are traditionally grown.
Examples in context
- Mi piace spalmare Nutella sulle fette biscottate.I enjoy spreading Nutella on crispbread.
- Vuoi della Nutella sul pane?Do you want some Nutella on the bread?
- Ho comprato un barattolo di Nutella.I bought a jar of Nutella.
- La Nutella è molto dolce.Nutella is very sweet.
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are in the kitchen in the morning.
- MatteoChiara, finiamo la Nutella?Chiara, are we running out of Nutella?
- ChiaraSì, dobbiamo comprarne altra.Yes, we need to buy more.
- MatteoPrendo la Nutella oggi pomeriggio.I will get the Nutella this afternoon.
- ChiaraGrazie mille, Matteo!Thanks a lot, Matteo!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nutella” translations and entries Nutella, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Nutella, CC BY-SA 4.0.
