pizza
/ˈpit.t͡sa/feminine
The English phrase "pizza" is pizza in Italian.
Pizza refers to the iconic Italian dish. You may also encounter the term Pizza al taglio, which refers specifically to pizza sold by the slice.
Meaning: Italian dish (noun)
Which one should you use?
While pizza is the standard term, the diminutive Pizzetta is used to refer to a small pizza.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Rome, Pizza Romana refers to the local Roman-style pizza and the term Pizza in Pala literally means "pizza on a shovel".
How does it change in a sentence?
Pizza is a feminine noun. The plural form is le pizze. When using the indefinite article "a", you use una pizza rather than un.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈpit.tsa/.
Did you know?
- The world-famous Pizza Margherita was named after Queen Margherita of Savoy in 1889 to represent the colors of the Italian flag.
- It is considered a culinary faux pas to put pineapple on a pizza in Italy, as it is seen as an affront to the traditional flavor profile.
- Depending on the region, pizza may be eaten as a dessert, such as the pizza dolce, which is topped with Nutella or sugar.
Examples in context
- La pizza è qui.The pizza is here.This sentence shows the location of the pizza.Tatoeba #9467259 by Guybrush88, translation #6780538 by CK
- È la mia pizza?Is that my pizza?This sentence is used to ask if the pizza belongs to the speaker.Tatoeba #11106844 by Guybrush88, translation #10966202 by Amastan
- Io amo la pizza.I love pizza.This sentence expresses a love for pizza.Tatoeba #2792288 by Guybrush88, translation #2293564 by CK
- Mi piace la pizzaI like pizza
- Andiamo a mangiare delle pizzeLet's go eat some pizzas
- 1300 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are deciding what to eat for dinner at home.
- SofiaPrendiamo una pizza stasera?Shall we have a pizza tonight?
- AlessandroSì, ottima idea!Yes, great idea!
- SofiaVuoi la pizza margherita?Do you want a margherita pizza?
- AlessandroNo, preferisco una pizza con le verdure.No, I prefer a pizza with vegetables.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pizza” translations and entries pizza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
