conchiglioni ripieni
The English phrase "stuffed shells" is translated into Italian as conchiglioni ripieni.
This phrase refers to large pasta shells that are filled with a savory mixture and then baked.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of conchiglioni, meaning large shells and ripieni, meaning stuffed or filled.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the masculine plural form because conchiglioni is a masculine plural noun. The singular form of the phrase is conchiglia ripiena.
Did you know?
- In Italy, conchiglioni ripieni are often considered a 'piatto della domenica' or a special occasion dish rather than a weekday meal.
- In some Italian regions, ripieni might be replaced by farciti, which also means stuffed but is more common for meats or pastries.
- The word conchiglia is the same word Italians use for a real seashell found on the beach.
Examples in context
- Vorrei ordinare un piatto di conchiglie ripiene, per favore.I would like to order a plate of stuffed shells, please.
- Ho preparato dei conchiglioni ripieni per la cena stasera.I made some stuffed shells for dinner tonight.
- Mi piacciono molto i conchiglioni ripieni.I really like stuffed shells.
- Hai preparato i conchiglioni ripieni per cena?Did you prepare the stuffed shells for dinner?
- I conchiglioni ripieni sono pronti in forno.The stuffed shells are ready in the oven.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are discussing the dinner menu in their kitchen.
- LorenzoSofia, cosa cuciniamo stasera?Sofia, what are we cooking tonight?
- SofiaPreparerò i conchiglioni ripieni.I will prepare the stuffed shells.
- LorenzoOttima idea, sono i miei preferiti!Great idea, they are my favorite!
- SofiaAllora ti piaceranno molto.Then you will like them a lot.
