trancio di pizza
/ˈtran.t͡ʃo di ˈpit.t͡sa/word by word
The English phrase 'pizza slice' is translated into Italian as trancio di pizza.
What does it mean word for word?
The word trancio literally means a slice, chunk or large piece of something.
Which one should you use?
While trancio di pizza refers to a substantial chunk or slice, fetta di pizza is another way to say a slice of pizza and is often used for thinner or more standard portions.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Naples, the birthplace of modern pizza, you will rarely find a trancio di pizza from a round pie, as traditional Neapolitan pizza is almost always eaten whole.
- In Italy, pizza al taglio is the specific term for pizza sold by the slice, usually baked in rectangular trays rather than round pies.
- The word pizza might not be originally Italian, as it is possibly linked to the Byzantine Greek word píta, meaning 'cake' or 'pie'.
Examples in context
- Una fetta di pizza, per piacere.A slice of pizza, please.
- Prendo un trancio di pizza margherita.I'll take a slice of margherita pizza.
- Vuoi un trancio di pizza anche tu?Do you want a slice of pizza too?
- Questo trancio di pizza è molto buono.This slice of pizza is very good.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are standing at a street food stall.
- LorenzoTi va un trancio di pizza?Do you want a slice of pizza?
- SofiaSì, grazie, ne prendo uno.Yes, thanks, I'll take one.
- LorenzoPreferisci quello con le acciughe?Do you prefer the one with anchovies?
- SofiaNo, prendo quello normale, grazie.No, I'll take the normal one, thanks.
