torta di zucca
/ˈtor.ta di ˈd͡zuk.ka/word by wordfeminine
The English phrase pumpkin pie is translated into Italian as torta di zucca.
The term refers to a pie made from the flesh of pumpkins.
Meaning: pie made from the flesh of pumpkins (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of torta (cake/pie), di (of) and zucca (pumpkin).
Which one should you use?
While torta can mean both 'cake' and 'pie', in the context of a sweet dish with a crust, it is the standard way to translate 'pie'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural, pumpkin pies, use torte di zucca. In this plural form, only the noun torta changes to the feminine plural torte.
Did you know?
- The Italian word for 'twisted' used in the origin of torta is a relative of the English word 'torture'. Both derive from the Latin root for twisting or wrenching.
- In Italian, the word zucca can be used as a metaphor for a person's head. Calling someone a zucca is a friendly or teasing way to suggest they are being a bit slow or dim-witted.
- In Italian culture, pumpkin is more often associated with autumn pasta dishes, such as tortelli di zucca, than with the standalone pie found in American traditions.
Examples in context
- Non mi piace la torta di zucca.I don't like pumpkin pie.Tatoeba #13383482 by Guybrush88, translation #11149271 by Solana
- Voglio mangiare della torta di zucca.I want to eat some pumpkin pie.Tatoeba #13383499 by Guybrush88, translation #6258701 by CK
- Sai, ieri sera ho preparato una torta alla zucca fantastica! La prossima volta dovremmo assaggiarla insieme!You know, last night I made an amazing pumpkin pie! Next time, we should try it together!
- La torta di zucca è pronta.The pumpkin pie is ready.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A woman and a man are in the kitchen during a holiday.
- FrancescoChiara, hai fatto la torta di zucca?Chiara, did you make the pumpkin pie?
- ChiaraSì, Francesco, è appena uscita dal forno.Yes, Francesco, it just came out of the oven.
- FrancescoSembra deliziosa, grazie mille!It looks delicious, thank you so much!
- ChiaraPrendine una fetta, è molto calda.Have a slice, it is very hot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pumpkin pie” translations and entries torta di zucca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (torta, di, zucca) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
