masa de pizza
/masa de piθθa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pizza dough" is translated into Spanish as masa de pizza.
This phrase refers to the thick mixture of flour and water used to create the base of a pizza.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of masa (dough/mass) and de pizza (of pizza).
Which one should you use?
You may also use masa para pizza, which translates to "dough for pizza". Both masa de pizza and masa para pizza are common and correct ways to express the concept.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "pizza doughs", change the noun to masas de pizza.
How do you pronounce it?
/masa de piθθa/
Did you know?
- The term masa is used in Spanish not only for dough but also to describe the 'masses' of the general population.
- If you ask for masa in a Mexican market without specifying 'pizza', the vendor will almost certainly serve you corn dough for tortillas.
- The word masa can also be used in construction to describe a thick, paste-like material or substance.
Examples in context
- Necesito estirar la masa de pizza.I need to stretch the pizza dough.
- La masa de pizza está muy suave.The pizza dough is very soft.
- ¿Ya preparaste la masa de pizza?Have you prepared the pizza dough yet?
Example conversation
Daniel and María are in the kitchen preparing dinner.
- DanielMaría, ¿ya tienes la masa de pizza?María, do you have the pizza dough already?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, está en la mesa.Yes, Daniel, it is on the table.
- DanielPerfecto, voy a estirar la masa de pizza.Perfect, I am going to stretch the pizza dough.
- MaríaEstá bien, yo corto el queso.That's fine, I'll cut the cheese.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
