fetta di pizza
/ˈfet.ta di ˈpit.t͡sa/word by word
A slice of pizza in Italian is fetta di pizza.
The phrase refers to a single piece of pizza cut from a larger, circular pie.
What does it mean word for word?
The word fetta literally means 'slice' or 'slab'.
Which one should you use?
While fetta di pizza usually implies a slice from a round pizza, trancio di pizza refers to a slice cut from a larger rectangular pizza, a style commonly found in Rome or Milan. Additionally, un trancio di pizza is an informal way to describe a large, thick slice.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term trancio di pizza is typical for the rectangular pizza styles found in Rome or Milan.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'slices of pizza', use fette di pizza.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
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Examples in context
- Vuoi una fetta di pizza?Do you want a slice of pizza?This sentence uses fetta di pizza to ask if someone wants a slice.Tatoeba #5962399 by Valdast, translation #5961653 by mailohilohi
- Dammi una fetta di pizza.Give me a slice of pizza.This sentence uses fetta di pizza to request a slice.Tatoeba #11096424 by Guybrush88, translation #9358972 by CK
- Mangiai una fetta di pizza.I ate a slice of pizza.This sentence uses fetta di pizza to state that a slice was eaten.Tatoeba #11096390 by Guybrush88, translation #8923073 by CK
- Un trancio di pizza, per favore.One slice of pizza, please.
- 34 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are at a party with food on the table.
- MartinaFrancesco, vuoi un'altra fetta di pizza?Francesco, do you want another slice of pizza?
- FrancescoSì, grazie, ne prendo una.Yes, thanks, I'll take one.
- MartinaQuesta fetta di pizza è molto calda.This slice of pizza is very hot.
- FrancescoNon importa, è buonissima!It doesn't matter, it's delicious!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (fetta, di, pizza) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, fetta, pizza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
