pizza da asporto
The English phrase "pizza to go" is translated into Italian as pizza da asporto.
The phrase refers to pizza ordered from a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere. In many Italian restaurants, you can simply use the word asporto to indicate that you want your order to be for takeaway.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase da asporto is composed of the preposition da (for/to) and the noun asporto (carrying away/takeaway).
Did you know?
- While pizza da asporto is used for takeaway, the traditional Neapolitan pizza is culturally intended to be eaten immediately in the pizzeria to preserve its unique texture.
- Some linguists suggest pizza may have come from the Lombardic word bizza, implying the word might have spread from northern to southern Italy.
- In Italy, the concept of asporto is distinct from consegna a domicilio, which specifically refers to home delivery.
Examples in context
- Posso avere una pizza da portare via, per favore?May I have a pizza to take away, please?
- Mi prepari una pizza da portare via?Can you prepare a pizza to take away?
- Vorrei una pizza margherita da asporto, per favore!I'd like a margherita pizza to go, please!
- Prendiamo una pizza da asporto stasera?Shall we get a pizza to go tonight?
- Vorrei ordinare una pizza da asporto.I would like to order a pizza to go.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are deciding what to eat for dinner at home.
- AlessandroCosa mangiamo per cena, Martina?What are we eating for dinner, Martina?
- MartinaPossiamo prendere una pizza da asporto.We can get a pizza to go.
- AlessandroOttima idea, ordino subito.Great idea, I'll order right away.
- MartinaPerfetto, Alessandro, grazie!Perfect, Alessandro, thank you!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries da, pizza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
