brasato
The English phrase 'pot roast' is translated into Italian as brasato.
In Italian, the term refers specifically to the cooking method of braising rather than the vessel used for cooking, which is how the English term 'pot roast' is structured.
Meaning: slow-cooked beef dish (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
brasato is the past participle of the verb brasare, meaning 'braised'.
How does it change in a sentence?
brasato is a masculine singular noun or adjective. If you are referring to a specific dish, such as the famous brasato al Barolo, it remains in the masculine form.
Did you know?
- The most iconic version of this dish, brasato al Barolo, uses a wine from the Piedmont region that is so prestigious it is often called the 'King of Wines'.
- Depending on the region, you might see brasato paired with polenta instead of potatoes, which is the standard accompaniment in Northern Italy.
- The term brasato is closely related to the French word 'braiser', reflecting the historical influence of French culinary terminology on Italian high cooking.
Examples in context
- Io feci del brasato.I made a pot roast.This sentence is useful for describing the act of making brasato.Tatoeba #2812503 by Guybrush88, translation #2380393 by CK
- Il brasato è pronto per la cena.The pot roast is ready for dinner.
- Mi piace molto il brasato con le patate.I really like pot roast with potatoes.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a home dinner party.
- FrancescoSofia, hai cucinato tu questo brasato?Sofia, did you cook this pot roast?
- SofiaSì, Francesco, l'ho preparato stamattina.Yes, Francesco, I prepared it this morning.
- FrancescoÈ davvero delizioso, complimenti!It is truly delicious, compliments!
- SofiaGrazie mille, mi fa molto piacere.Thank you so much, I am very happy to hear that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
