impasto per la pizza
/imˈpas.to per la ˈpit.t͡sa/word by word
The English phrase "pizza dough" is translated into Italian as impasto per la pizza.
impasto per la pizza refers to the mixture of flour and other ingredients used to create a pizza base.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of impasto (dough or mixture), per (for) and la pizza (the pizza).
Which one should you use?
While impasto per la pizza literally means "dough for the pizza", you can also use impasto della pizza to say "the pizza's dough". Both are grammatically correct ways to express the same concept.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun impasto changes to impasti in its plural form, as seen in impasti per la pizza (pizza doughs).
How do you pronounce it?
It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- While impasto means 'dough', it is also the word used in Italian for 'paste' or 'mixture' in painting and art.
- While you might think of 'pizza' as purely Italian, the name might actually trace back to the Byzantine Greek word 'píta', meaning 'cake' or 'pie'.
- In Italy, the process of making impasto per la pizza is often treated as a science, with some pizzaiolos calculating the 'hydration' percentage of the dough to determine its lightness.
Examples in context
- L'impasto per la pizza è pronto.The pizza dough is ready.
- Devi preparare l'impasto per la pizza con cura.You must prepare the pizza dough with care.
- Manca un po' di farina per l'impasto per la pizza.There is a little bit of flour missing for the pizza dough.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are in a kitchen preparing dinner.
- AlessandroMartina, hai preparato l'impasto per la pizza?Martina, have you prepared the pizza dough?
- MartinaSì, l'impasto per la pizza è nella ciotola.Yes, the pizza dough is in the bowl.
- AlessandroOttimo, allora iniziamo a stenderlo.Great, then let's start stretching it.
- MartinaVa bene, Alessandro, procedo io.Okay, Alessandro, I'll go ahead.
