parmesano
/paɾmeˈsano/masculine
The English word "parmesan" is translated into Spanish as parmesano.
parmesano refers to the hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma.
Meaning: hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an adjective, the form changes to parmesana if it modifies a feminine noun. For example, you would say queso parmesano for the masculine noun, but la variedad parmesana for the feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾmeˈsano/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the same word parmesano to describe both the cheese and a person from Parma, Italy.
- Unlike English where 'Parmesan' is often capitalized, in Spanish, adjectives of nationality like parmesano are written in lowercase.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for queso parmesano at a supermarket, you might be handed a generic, processed cheese rather than the authentic Italian product.
Examples in context
- En la receta tradicional italiana, se utiliza queso parmesano rallado.In the traditional Italian recipe, grated Parmesan cheese is used.
- Me gusta el queso parmesano.I like parmesan cheese.
- Me gusta mucho el queso parmesano.I really like parmesan cheese.
- Necesito comprar un poco de parmesano.I need to buy some parmesan.
- El parmesano es un ingrediente esencial.Parmesan is an essential ingredient.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are cooking dinner in their kitchen.
- Alejandro¿Tienes el queso parmesano?Do you have the parmesan cheese?
- ElenaSí, está en la nevera.Yes, it is in the fridge.
- AlejandroPerfecto, lo usaré para la pasta.Perfect, I will use it for the pasta.
- ElenaEse parmesano queda muy rico.That parmesan tastes delicious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “parmesan” translations and entries parmesano, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
