zuppa
/ˈd͡zup.pa/feminine
The English word "soup" can be translated into Italian using several terms, most commonly zuppa. Wiktionary also lists minestra and brodo.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| zuppa | /ˈd͡zup.pa/ /ˈt͡sup.pa/ |
feminine |
| minestra | /miˈnɛs.tra/ | feminine |
| brodo | /ˈbrɔ.do/ | masculine |
The term zuppa is used for a thick, hearty soup that is often served as a substantial starter or a main course. Minestra is used to describe a soup that contains many ingredients, such as vegetables or pasta.
Which one should you use?
The forms differ based on the consistency and ingredients of the dish. Zuppa refers to a thick soup, while brodo specifically refers to a clear broth. Minestra is typically used for a soup filled with various ingredients like pasta or vegetables.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of zuppa is zuppe, the plural of minestra is minestre and the plural of brodo is brodi.
How do you pronounce it?
zuppa is pronounced /ˈdzup.pa/ with the stress on the first of the two syllables.
When do people say it?
Ribollita is a popular Italian soup from Tuscany.
Did you know?
- In some regions of Italy, a zuppa might be served as a dessert, such as a sweet soup made with fruit or wine and toasted bread.
- The Tuscan soup ribollita literally means 'reboiled', reflecting a tradition of reheating leftover vegetable soup from the previous day to thicken it.
- The Italian word zuppa and the English word 'soup' actually share the same distant ancestor, a Proto-Germanic word meaning 'a slice of soaked bread'.
Examples in context
- Io amo la zuppa.I love soup.This sentence shows an expression of liking zuppa.Tatoeba #13297730 by Guybrush88, translation #3330175 by CK
- La zuppa è densa.The soup is thick.This sentence describes the consistency of zuppa.Tatoeba #5665848 by Guybrush88, translation #60991 by CK
- Odio bere la zuppa.I hate drinking soup.This sentence expresses a dislike for drinking zuppa.Tatoeba #12922761 by Guybrush88, translation #8732692 by Ada_Virus
- Cameriere, per favore, mi può portare una zuppa di verdure? Grazie.Waiter, could you please bring me a vegetable soup? Thank you.
- Scusa, mi fai una zuppetta di pomodoro?Excuse me, can you make me a small tomato soup?
- 419 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are having lunch at home.
- MatteoMartina, questa zuppa è deliziosa!Martina, this soup is delicious!
- MartinaGrazie, Matteo! Ne vuoi ancora?Thanks, Matteo! Do you want more?
- MatteoSì, grazie. È molto saporita.Yes, thanks. It is very flavorful.
- MartinaSono felice che ti piaccia.I am happy that you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soup” translations and entries zuppa, minestra, brodo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries brodo, minestra, zuppa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
