spalmabile
The English word "spreadable" is spalmabile in Italian.
Meaning: spreadable (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
spalmabile is derived from the verb spalmare (to spread) and the suffix -abile (able to).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective spalmabile is invariable in gender, meaning it remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. The plural form is spalmabili.
Did you know?
- If a cream is too thick to be 'spalmabile', an Italian chef might suggest 'allungare' it, which means to 'lengthen' or thin it out with a liquid.
- In Italian, if you are talking about a 'crema spalmabile' like Nutella, the adjective describes the texture rather than just the ability to be spread.
- There is a distinct difference between spalmabile and untuoso. While the first describes a desirable spreadable quality, untuoso describes something unpleasantly greasy or oily.
Examples in context
- Mi piace il formaggio spalmabile sul pane.I like spreadable cheese on my bread.
- burro spalmabilespreadable butter
- Questa crema al cioccolato è molto spalmabile.This chocolate cream is very spreadable.
- Cerco un formaggio spalmabile per i crostini.I am looking for a spreadable cheese for the crostini.
- Il burro non è abbastanza spalmabile.The butter is not spreadable enough.
Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- FrancescoChiara, questo burro è troppo duro.Chiara, this butter is too hard.
- ChiaraUsa quello spalmabile nel frigorifero.Use the spreadable one in the refrigerator.
- FrancescoDove si trova esattamente?Where exactly is it?
- ChiaraÈ nello scaffale in basso, Francesco.It's on the bottom shelf, Francesco.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spreadable” translations and entries spalmabile, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
