arachide
/aˈra.ki.de/feminine
The Italian word for "peanut" is arachide. Wiktionary also lists bagigio.
Meaning: a legume resembling a nut (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| arachide | /aˈra.ki.de/ | feminine |
| bagigio | masculine |
The term refers to the legume that resembles a nut.
Which one should you use?
arachide is a feminine noun, while bagigio is a masculine noun.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
arachide is the standard, more formal term used in botanical or nutritional contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the feminine noun arachide is arachidi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /aˈra.ki.de/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- While arachide is the formal term, Italians commonly use noccioline to refer to salted peanuts served as snacks, which literally translates to 'little hazelnuts'.
- The term arachide shares a linguistic root with the word for 'spider' in several languages, though in Italian they are distinct words.
- Despite the similarity to the English 'peanut', which describes the shape, the Italian word arachide is derived from a Greek term for a type of pea.
Examples in context
- Mi scusi, sa dove posso trovare arachidi di alta qualità?Excuse me, do you know where I can find high-quality peanuts?
- Vuoi delle noccioline come aperitivo?Do you want some peanuts as an appetizer?
- L'arachide è un legume.The peanut is a legume.
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are looking at a food label.
- FrancescoChiara, guarda questo ingrediente.Chiara, look at this ingredient.
- ChiaraC'è l'arachide in questo biscotto?Is there peanut in this cookie?
- FrancescoSì, è scritto proprio qui.Yes, it's written right here.
- ChiaraAllora non posso mangiarlo.Then I cannot eat it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peanut” translations and entries arachide, bagigio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arachide, CC BY-SA 4.0.
