How to Say "Pasta" in Italian

pasta

/ˈpas.ta/

The Italian word pasta means pasta.

pasta refers to the food item or the substance itself.

Meaning: dish or serving (noun)

Which one should you use?

While pasta refers to the food item or substance, the phrase un piatto di pasta is used when referring specifically to a dish or a serving of pasta.

The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈpas.ta/.

In Italian, pasta is a generic term for any dough or paste, meaning it can refer to bread dough or even a toothpaste tube.
While pasta is the general term, Italians use the word primo to categorize pasta as the first course of a traditional meal.
Cutting pasta with a knife is generally frowned upon in Italy, as the shape of the pasta is designed to be eaten whole.

Tom ama la pasta.
Tom loves pasta.
This sentence shows how to express a person's love for pasta.
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Mi piace la pasta.
I like pasta.
This sentence demonstrates how to say you like pasta.
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Ti piace la pasta?
Do you like pasta?
This sentence is used to ask if someone likes pasta.
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Vorrei un piatto di pasta, per favore.
I would like a plate of pasta, please.
Hai voglia di pasta stasera?
Do you feel like having pasta tonight?
Oggi cucinerò della gustosa pasta al sugo per il pranzo.
Today, I will cook some tasty pasta with sauce for lunch.
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Lorenzo and Chiara are deciding what to cook for dinner.

Lorenzo

Cuciniamo la pasta stasera?
Shall we cook pasta tonight?
Chiara

Sì, ottima idea!
Yes, great idea!
Lorenzo

Preferisci la pasta al pomodoro?
Do you prefer pasta with tomato sauce?
Chiara

Sì, la pasta al pomodoro è buonissima.
Yes, pasta with tomato sauce is delicious.

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