costata di manzo
/kosˈta.ta di ˈman.d͡zo/word by word
The English phrase prime rib is translated into Italian as costata di manzo.
costata di manzo refers to a high-quality cut of beef taken from the rib section of the cow. While English speakers might use the term specifically to imply a roast, in Italian it serves as the standard term for the cut of meat regardless of whether it is served as a steak or a roast.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of costata (rib or a cut of rib) and di manzo (of beef or ox).
Which one should you use?
The term costata can be used alone in a restaurant context to refer to a ribeye or a rib steak.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word manzo might not be of Latin origin, but instead comes from a mysterious pre-Latin root shared with Albanian and Romanian.
- The word manzo is so central to the Italian identity of beef that it is used in the phrase come un manzo, which describes someone who is very strong or sturdy.
- While costata di manzo is a luxury cut, the word costata is also used in a non-culinary sense to describe materials with a ribbed or corrugated texture.
Examples in context
- Vorrei ordinare una gustosa costata di manzo, per favore.I would like to order a tasty prime rib, please.
- Questa costata di manzo è deliziosa.This prime rib is delicious.
- Il tagliere con la costata di manzo è pronto.The platter with the prime rib is ready.
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are looking at a restaurant menu.
- MartinaGuarda, hanno la costata di manzo oggi!Look, they have prime rib today!
- FrancescoOttimo, prendiamo quella da dividere.Great, let's get that to share.
- MartinaSperiamo che la costata di manzo sia cotta bene.I hope the prime rib is cooked well.
- FrancescoSicuramente sarà squisita, Martina.It will surely be delicious, Martina.
