semola
/ˈse.mo.la/
Semolina in Italian is semola.
semola refers to the hard grains of flour that remain after the milling process.
Meaning: hard grains of flour left after milling (noun)
Which one should you use?
While semola can refer to semolina in a general sense, the specific term semola di grano duro is used when you want to specify durum wheat semolina. Additionally, the term semolino is often used to describe a version of semolina that is finer and more powdery.
How does it change in a sentence?
semola is a feminine noun. Its plural form is semole.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈse.mo.la/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word semola comes from the Latin simila, which originally referred to the 'finest wheat flour' rather than the coarse grains it describes today.
- The pane di Altamura from Puglia is a traditional bread made with semola that is so culturally significant it is protected by European Union law.
- In Italy, semola is the secret to the 'al dente' texture of pasta. Using soft wheat flour instead of semola di grano duro prevents the pasta from maintaining its firm structure during boiling.
Examples in context
- Questa semola di grano è prodotta in Algeria.This wheat semolina is produced in Algeria.This sentence is useful for identifying the origin of the semola.Tatoeba #9464902 by Guybrush88, translation #8579057 by Amastan
- Vorrei un piatto di pasta fatta con semola.I would like a plate of pasta made with semolina.
- Ho preparato una torta di semolino per il compleanno di tua madre.I made a semolina cake for your mother's birthday.
- Mamma, potresti aggiungere un po' di semolino per addensare la zuppa?Mom, could you add some semolina to thicken the soup?
- Aggiungi un po' di semola all'impasto.Add a little semolina to the dough.
- La semola è perfetta per fare la pasta fresca.The semolina is perfect for making fresh pasta.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are preparing lunch in the kitchen.
- SofiaFrancesco, hai comprato la semola?Francesco, did you buy the semolina?
- FrancescoSì, l'ho presa ieri al supermercato.Yes, I bought it yesterday at the supermarket.
- SofiaOttimo, usiamo questa semola per la pasta.Great, let's use this semolina for the pasta.
- FrancescoVa bene, inizio subito a preparare tutto.Alright, I will start preparing everything right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “semolina” translations and entries semola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries semola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
