pastoso
/pasˈto.zo/
The Italian word for the English phrase 'pasty' is pastoso.
In this context, the term refers to a type of seasoned meat and vegetable pie.
Meaning: a type of seasoned meat and vegetable pie (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables: pas-TO-zo. The stress is on the second syllable. The IPA transcription is /pasˈto.zo/.
Did you know?
- In Italian art, a painter might use a pastoso technique, which involves applying paint so thickly that it stands out from the canvas in relief.
- In Italian, the word pasta comes from the Greek pastē, which originally referred to a mixture of flour and water used as a paste or glue.
- The word pastoso can be used in a medical context to describe stool that is thick and paste-like, a nuance an English speaker would not expect from a culinary root.
Examples in context
- Vorrei un pasticcino, per favoreI would like a small pastry, please
Example conversation
Alessandro and Sofia are at a street food market.
- AlessandroGuarda, vendono il pastoso qui!Look, they are selling the pasty here!
- SofiaChe cosa c'è dentro?What is inside it?
- AlessandroC'è carne e verdura nel pastoso.There is meat and vegetables in the pasty.
- SofiaNe prendo uno allora.I'll take one then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pastoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
