piattino per il pane
/pjatˈti.no per il ˈpa.ne/word by word
The Italian phrase for side plate is piattino per il pane.
While the English term 'side plate' can refer to various small plates used for different purposes, piattino per il pane specifically designates the small plate used for bread at the table.
Meaning: plate used to serve the side dish (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the diminutive piattino (little plate), the preposition per (for) and il pane (the bread).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change the diminutive noun piattino to piattini to get piattini per il pane (side plates for bread).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /pjatˈti.no per il ˈpa.ne/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The Latin ancestor of pane, the word pānus, actually referred to a 'thread wound on a bobbin' rather than food.
- The diminutive piattino is part of a broader Italian cultural habit of using suffixes to express affection or a sense of coziness toward objects.
- The word pane is closely linked to the concept of food itself, as it is used in Italian idioms to describe the basic necessities of life.
Examples in context
- Avrei bisogno di un piatto per contorni in più.I would need an extra plate for side dishes.
- Potresti passarmi il piatto piccolo?Could you pass me the side plate?
- Puoi mettere il contorno sul piattino?Can you put the side dish on the small plate?
- Mi serve un piattino per il pane, per favore.I need a side plate for the bread, please.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are setting the table for dinner.
- SofiaFrancesco, dove hai messo il piattino per il pane?Francesco, where did you put the bread plate?
- FrancescoÈ nel cassetto della credenza, Sofia.It is in the sideboard drawer, Sofia.
- SofiaGrazie, lo prendo subito.Thanks, I'll get it right away.
- FrancescoPrendi anche un altro piattino per il pane.Take another bread plate too.
