pistacchio
/pisˈtak.kjo/masculine
The English word pistachio is pistacchio in Italian.
pistacchio is a masculine noun referring to the fruit. When you want to describe something that is flavored with pistachio, such as ice cream or cream, you use the phrase al pistacchio. If you are referring specifically to the highly esteemed pistachios from the town of Bronte in Sicily, use the term pistacchio di Bronte.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Which one should you use?
While pistacchio is the standard term, you may encounter the informal diminutive pistacchino, which is used to describe pistachio-flavored delicacies or desserts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pistacchio is pistacchi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /pisˈtak.kjo/.
Did you know?
- The Sicilian pistacchio di Bronte is so prestigious that it is often referred to as 'green gold' by locals.
- In Italy, pistacchio is not just a flavor but a color name used in fashion and interior design to describe a specific pale, yellowish-green hue.
- The pistacchio di Bronte is so prized that it is protected by a European Union PDO certification, meaning only nuts grown in that specific volcanic soil can carry the name.
Examples in context
- Amo il gelato al pistacchio.I love pistachio ice cream.This sentence shows how to use pistacchio when talking about flavored gelato.Tatoeba #13292420 by Guybrush88, translation #5175087 by CK
- Il pistacchio è un frutto secco molto pregiato in Italia.Pistachio is a highly prized dry fruit in Italy.
- Ho comprato dei pistacchi per uno spuntino.I bought some pistachios for a snack.
- Preferisco i pistacchi di Bronte perché sono i migliori d'Italia.I prefer Bronte pistachios because they are the best in Italy.
- Il pistacchio è molto buono.Pistachio is very good.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are preparing a cake together.
- LorenzoGiulia, passa il pistacchio per favore.Giulia, pass the pistachio please.
- GiuliaEcco qui, Lorenzo.Here it is, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoQuanto pistacchio dobbiamo aggiungere?How much pistachio should we add?
- GiuliaSolo un cucchiaio.Just one tablespoon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pistachio” translations and entries pistacchio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
