arachidi
The Italian phrase for peanuts is arachidi.
arachidi refers to the edible seeds of a legume plant.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word arachidi is a feminine plural noun. Because of this, the definite article used is le (the peanuts). When using the preposition a (to/at), the article combines with the preposition to form the articulated preposition alle (to the peanuts). To express an unspecified quantity, such as "some peanuts", the partitive article delle is used.
Did you know?
- While arachidi is the technical term, Italians often use the word noccioline in casual conversation. This comes from nocciola, meaning 'hazelnut', as the peanut is viewed as a small nut.
- The word arachidi is a loanword from the Greek arachis, which describes the plant's root-like growth, reflecting the legume's habit of fruiting underground.
- Unlike English, where 'peanuts' can mean a tiny amount of money, Italian does not use arachidi for this expression. Instead, they might use the word spiccioli, meaning 'small change'.
Examples in context
- È allergico alle arachidi.He's allergic to peanuts.This sentence is useful for expressing an allergy to arachidi.Tatoeba #13006510 by Nuel, translation #13006508 by Nuel
- Ho mangiato delle arachidi.I ate peanuts.This sentence is useful for stating that you ate arachidi.Tatoeba #14055021 by unforgiven95, translation #12528013 by CK
- Le mie arachidi, per favore.My peanuts, please.This sentence is useful for requesting your arachidi.Tatoeba #11395793 by Guybrush88, translation #8280225 by Amastan
- Vuoi delle arachidi?Would you like some peanuts?
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Example conversation
At a snack bar during a movie.
- GiuliaPrendo delle arachidi per noi.I'll get some peanuts for us.
- LorenzoSì, grazie Giulia, sono affamato.Yes, thanks Giulia, I am hungry.
- GiuliaVuoi anche delle bibite?Do you want some drinks too?
- LorenzoSì, prendi una bibita per me.Yes, get a drink for me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
