carta di riso
/ˈkar.ta di ˈri.zo/word by word
The English phrase 'rice paper' is carta di riso in Italian.
carta di riso refers to the edible sheets.
Meaning: edible sheets (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of carta (paper), di (of) and riso (rice).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkar.ta di ˈri.zo/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word riso in carta di riso shares an etymological root with the Greek word for rice, but it also happens to be a homonym for the Italian word meaning 'laughter'.
- The word carta comes from the Ancient Greek word khártēs, which originally referred to papyrus rather than the wood-based paper used today.
- The term carta is used broadly in Italian for much more than just paper, appearing in terms like carta da parati for 'wallpaper' and carta geografica for a 'map'.
Examples in context
- Mi scusi, dove posso trovare della carta di riso?Excuse me, where can I find rice paper?
- Potrebbe indicarmi dove si trova la carta di riso, per favore?Could you please tell me where to find rice paper?
- La carta di riso viene utilizzata per preparare involtini primavera.Rice paper is used to make spring rolls.
- Devo comprare la carta di riso per gli involtini.I need to buy rice paper for the spring rolls.
- La carta di riso si scioglie rapidamente in acqua calda.The rice paper melts quickly in hot water.
- Hai della carta di riso in dispensa?Do you have any rice paper in the pantry?
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are preparing a Vietnamese meal in the kitchen.
- GiuliaFrancesco, hai preso la carta di riso?Francesco, did you get the rice paper?
- FrancescoSì, l'ho messa nel carrello insieme alle verdure.Yes, I put it in the cart along with the vegetables.
- GiuliaPerfetto, allora possiamo iniziare a preparare gli involtini.Perfect, then we can start preparing the spring rolls.
- FrancescoOttima idea, preparo subito l'acqua calda.Great idea, I will prepare the hot water right away.
