Patty
In Italian, Patty refers to a portion of ground meat or a vegetarian equivalent.
Meaning: portion of ground meat or vegetarian equivalent (noun)
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, a flat meat patty might be called a polpetta schiacciata, which literally means a 'squashed meatball'.
- The word polpetta is the diminutive form of polpa, which means 'pulp' or 'flesh'.
- If you order polpette al sugo, you will likely receive patties or balls that have been braised in tomato sauce, reflecting a preference for simmering over grilling.
Examples in context
- Patty è una studentessa intelligente.Patty is a smart student.Tatoeba #7981433 by Guybrush88, translation #35139 by CN
- Patty ha finito di scrivere ai suoi amici in Canada.Patty finished writing to her friends in Canada.Tatoeba #827282 by Guybrush88, translation #35140 by CN
- Questa scrivania era troppo pesante da sollevare per Patty.This desk was too heavy for Patty to lift.Tatoeba #1741338 by Guybrush88, translation #59850 by CN
- Vorrei una polpetta di carneI would like a meat patty
- Avete una frittella di verdure senza glutine?Do you have a gluten-free vegetable patty?
- Ho fritto delle polpette di tonnoI fried some tuna patties
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are deciding what to order at a burger restaurant.
- SofiaVuoi un hamburger con una patty di manzo?Do you want a burger with a beef patty?
- MatteoPreferisco una patty vegetale, grazie.I prefer a vegetable patty, thanks.
- SofiaLa patty vegetale è molto buona qui.The vegetable patty is very good here.
- MatteoPerfetto, allora ordino quella.Perfect, then I'll order that one.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
