capesante
The English word 'scallops' is translated into Italian as capesante.
capesante refers to edible saltwater mollusks that are often cooked and eaten as seafood.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a feminine plural noun, it is preceded by the feminine plural article 'le' (le capesante).
Did you know?
- In Italy, the shell of the capesante is the traditional symbol of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, known as the 'Way of St. James'.
- While capesante is the general term, you may see them listed as pettine on some menus, which literally means 'comb'.
- In the Italian language, the word conchiglia used for the scallop shell is also the term used for a specific type of curved pasta.
Examples in context
- Amo mangiare le capesante.I love to eat scallops.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for eating capesante.Tatoeba #13112270 by Guybrush88, translation #4466790 by orcrist
- Le capesante sono in vendita oggi.Scallops are on sale today.This sentence is useful for noting that capesante are available for purchase today.Tatoeba #13112269 by Guybrush88, translation #4466792 by orcrist
- Avvolsi le capesante nella pancetta.I wrapped scallops in bacon.This sentence is useful for describing a way to prepare capesante by wrapping them in bacon.Tatoeba #13112268 by Guybrush88, translation #12106662 by Amastan
- Mi piacerebbe ordinare le capesante grigliate, per favoreI would like to order the grilled scallops, please.
- Hai mai assaggiato le capesante? Sono deliziose!Have you ever tasted scallops? They are delicious!
- Abbiamo comprato delle capesante fresche al mercato e le cucineremo staseraWe bought some fresh scallops at the market, and we'll cook them tonight.
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Example conversation
Francesco and Giulia are looking at a restaurant menu.
- FrancescoCosa vuoi ordinare, Giulia?What do you want to order, Giulia?
- GiuliaVorrei provare le capesante al burro.I would like to try the scallops with butter.
- FrancescoOttima scelta, sono deliziose qui.Great choice, they are delicious here.
- GiuliaAllora ordiniamo due porzioni di capesante.Then let's order two portions of scallops.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
