riso
/ˈri.zo/masculine
The Italian word for rice is riso.
riso is used to refer to the seeds used as food.
Meaning: seeds used as food (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun riso is masculine and is used in the singular form to refer to the grain in general.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈri.zo/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While riso is the grain, the exact same word riso also means 'laughter' in Italian. The two are spelled identically, though they are pronounced differently due to the origin of the words.
- Italy is one of the few European countries with a deep-rooted tradition of rice cultivation, specifically in the Po Valley, making riso a regional identity marker.
- In Italy, riso is traditionally thrown at newlyweds during wedding celebrations to symbolize fertility and prosperity.
Examples in context
- Io amo il riso.I love rice.This sentence shows how to express a personal preference for riso.Tatoeba #7528737 by Guybrush88, translation #7367786 by Hybrid
- Il riso è vita.Rice is life.This sentence provides a way to state a general truth about riso.Tatoeba #13129866 by Guybrush88, translation #12429376 by Adelpa
- Il riso è duro.The rice is hard.This sentence is useful for describing the texture or state of riso.Tatoeba #13129890 by Guybrush88, translation #12603015 by rul
- Vorrei un piatto di riso bianco, per cortesia.I would like a plate of white rice, please.
- Vediamo cosa posso fare con il riso che ho in dispensa.Let's see what I can make with the rice I have in the pantry.
- Mi piace di più il riso bianco rispetto al riso integrale.I prefer white rice over brown rice.
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Example conversation
At the grocery store.
- SofiaHai preso il riso?Did you get the rice?
- MatteoSì, ho preso il riso.Yes, I got the rice.
- SofiaOttimo, serve per il riso con le verdure.Great, it's needed for the rice with vegetables.
- MatteoPerfetto, allora lo cucino stasera.Perfect, then I will cook it tonight.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rice” translations and entries riso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
