risotto
/riˈzɔt.to/masculine
risotto is the Italian word for risotto.
It is a masculine noun.
Meaning: food (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are referring to the dish in a general sense or as a specific item on a menu, you use the masculine singular definite article il, forming il risotto.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /riˈzɔt.to/.
Did you know?
- In Italian culture, adding cream to risotto to achieve creaminess is often seen as a culinary error or a 'cheat'.
- In Italy, risotto is traditionally served as a primo piatto or first course, rather than as a side dish to a main protein.
- The word risotto is formed by adding the suffix -otto to riso, which is the Italian word for 'rice'. This suffix is often used in Italian to create nouns that denote a specific type or a derivation from a base substance.
Examples in context
- Tom ama il risotto.Tom loves risotto.This sentence shows how to express a preference for risotto.Tatoeba #2718281 by Guybrush88, translation #2718250 by Hybrid
- Amo cucinare il risotto.I love to cook risotto.This sentence shows an expression of the desire to cook risotto.Tatoeba #2718282 by Guybrush88, translation #2718249 by Hybrid
- Questo risotto è molto buono.This risotto is very good.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are deciding what to order at a restaurant.
- MartinaCosa ordini, Alessandro?What are you ordering, Alessandro?
- AlessandroPrendo il risotto ai funghi.I'll have the mushroom risotto.
- MartinaOttima scelta, è buonissimo qui.Great choice, it is delicious here.
- AlessandroVuoi assaggiare il mio risotto?Do you want to taste my risotto?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “risotto” translations and entries risotto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries risotto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
