pentole e padelle
The English phrase "pots and pans" is translated into Italian as pentole e padelle.
You can also use the informal term pentolame to refer to "pots and pans" collectively.
What does it mean word for word?
The word pentole means pots.
Which one should you use?
In this phrase, pentole refers to deep vessels used for boiling or stewing, while padelle refers to shallow vessels used for frying or sautéing.
Did you know?
- While padella is a frying pan, the word padellata refers to a 'pan-full' of food or, figuratively, a sudden and surprising blow to the face.
- The word pentola shares a root with pentolone, a term often used in Italian folklore and fairy tales to describe giant cauldrons used by witches.
- The suffix in pentolame is the same one used in ferramenta, which refers to hardware or metalwork, highlighting the metal nature of the objects.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di comprare nuove pentole e padelle per la mia cucina.I need to buy new pots and pans for my kitchen.
- Ho trovato un negozio di pentolame fantastico in centro.I found a fantastic kitchenware shop downtown.
- Ho comprato nuove pentole e padelle.I bought new pots and pans.
Example conversation
Giulia is cleaning the kitchen while Matteo helps her.
- MatteoHai finito di sistemare le pentole e padelle?Have you finished tidying the pots and pans?
- GiuliaSì, ho appena finito tutto.Yes, I have just finished everything.
- MatteoSei stata bravissima, Giulia.You were very good, Giulia.
- GiuliaGrazie, Matteo, ora possiamo cenare.Thanks, Matteo, now we can have dinner.
