involtino primavera
masculine
The English phrase spring roll is involtino primavera in Italian.
The term refers to a noun meaning shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake.
Meaning: shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun involtino changes to involtini. The adjective primavera remains singular, resulting in involtini primavera.
Did you know?
- In many Italian-speaking regions, 'involtini' can also refer to meat rolls, so adding primavera is essential to specify the vegetable-based version.
- While primavera means 'spring', in an Italian restaurant context, it often denotes a 'mixed' assortment of seasonal vegetables, even if the dish is not rolled.
- The word primavera shares the same Latin root, vēr, as the English word 'vernal', which relates to anything occurring in spring.
Examples in context
- Vorrei degli involtini primavera, per favore.I would like some spring rolls, please.
- Vorrei un involtino primavera come antipasto.I would like a spring roll as an appetizer.
- Questo involtino primavera è molto croccante.This spring roll is very crunchy.
- Hai ordinato un involtino primavera per me?Did you order a spring roll for me?
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are eating at a Chinese restaurant.
- MatteoTi piace il tuo involtino primavera, Martina?Do you like your spring roll, Martina?
- MartinaSì, è davvero delizioso!Yes, it is truly delicious!
- MatteoAnche il mio è molto buono.Mine is very good too.
- MartinaOrdiniamo anche un'altra portata?Shall we order another course too?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spring roll” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries involtino, primavera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
