paprica
/ˈpa.pri.ka/feminine
The English word paprika is translated into Italian as paprica or paprika.
Meaning: ground spice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| paprica | /ˈpa.pri.ka/ | feminine |
| paprika | feminine |
The word refers to the ground spice made from dried peppers.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈpa.pri.ka/ and has 3 syllables. The stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The Italian use of paprica in meat dishes is a historical remnant of the Austro-Hungarian influence on the northern regions of Italy.
- Italian speakers distinguish between paprica and peperoncino, as the latter specifically refers to the hot chili peppers used for spice.
- The spelling paprica is often seen as the more traditional Italian form, whereas paprika is frequently viewed as a direct loanword from Hungarian.
Examples in context
- Aggiungi un pizzico di paprika per dare un tocco di sapore in più.Add a pinch of paprika to give it an extra flavor.
- Le patate al forno con paprika sono un contorno delizioso.Oven-baked potatoes with paprika make a delicious side dish.
- Questa zuppa è deliziosa grazie alla paprika che le dona quel tocco affumicato.This soup is delicious thanks to the paprika that gives it a smoky touch.
- Paprika e olio d'olivaPaprika and olive oil
- Paprika e prezzemoloPaprika and parsley
- Paprika e aglioPaprika and garlic
- Scusi, dove posso trovare la paprika?Excuse me, where can I find the paprika?
- Avete la paprika dolce o piccante?Do you have sweet or hot paprika?
- La paprica è dolce.The paprika is sweet.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are cooking dinner together.
- GiuliaLorenzo, mi passi la paprica per favore?Lorenzo, pass me the paprika please?
- LorenzoCerto, eccola qui.Sure, here it is.
- GiuliaGrazie, ne serve solo un pizzico.Thanks, I only need a pinch of it.
- LorenzoIl profumo è già ottimo!The smell is already great!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paprika” translations and entries paprica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
