burro d'arachidi
Peanut butter in Italian is burro d'arachidi.
burro d'arachidi refers to the creamy or crunchy paste made from ground roasted peanuts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of burro (butter), d' (of) and arachidi (peanuts).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, arachidi is the plural form of arachide. It is standard to use the plural form when referring to the nut in this context.
Did you know?
- The word arachidi sounds quite different from its English relative 'arachnid', even though both come from the same Greek root for 'spider' because the nut's appearance was thought to resemble a spider's legs.
- In Italy, where traditional breakfast often involves savory options or pastries, you will often find burro d'arachidi marketed as an 'exotic' or American-style topping rather than a standard pantry staple.
- If you see the word manteccato on a label involving nut spreads, it implies a very smooth, creamy, or 'whipped' consistency achieved through vigorous mixing.
Examples in context
- Tom mangiò una cucchiaiata di burro d'arachidi.Tom ate a spoonful of peanut butter.This sentence illustrates how to use burro d'arachidi when describing someone eating a spoonful of the spread.Tatoeba #6548259 by Guybrush88, translation #1027076 by CK
- Mi scusi, potrebbe per favore passarmi il burro di arachidi?Excuse me, could you please pass me the peanut butter?
- Desidererei avere della crema di arachidi, per favore.I would like to have some peanut butter, please.
- Preferisco il burro d'arachidi dolce.I prefer sweet peanut butter.
- Vuoi del burro d'arachidi sul pane?Do you want some peanut butter on the bread?
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Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are having breakfast at home.
- MartinaLorenzo, hai finito il burro d'arachidi?Lorenzo, have you finished the peanut butter?
- LorenzoSì, è finito stamattina.Yes, it ran out this morning.
- MartinaAllora dobbiamo comprarne un altro barattolo.Then we need to buy another jar.
- LorenzoVa bene, lo prendo io dopo.Okay, I will get it later.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
