queste noci
The English phrase "these nuts" is translated into Italian as queste noci.
This phrase is used to refer to a group of edible seeds from a nut-bearing tree.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine plural demonstrative adjective queste (these) and the feminine plural noun noci (nuts).
Did you know?
- The term noce is also used in anatomy to describe the 'nut' or knob of various joints in the body.
- In Italian, the word noci refers specifically to the fruit of the walnut tree, whereas the general category for all nut-like foods is often 'frutta a guscio' (shell fruit).
- The demonstrative adjective queste traces its roots back to the Latin 'iste', which originally pointed to objects near the listener rather than the speaker.
Examples in context
- Mi piacciono queste noci.I like these nuts.
- Queste noci sono molto fresche.These nuts are very fresh.
- Devo sbucciare queste noci.I have to peel these nuts.
- Le ricette usano spesso queste noci.Recipes often use these nuts.
Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are preparing a dessert in the kitchen.
- GiuliaLorenzo, dove mettiamo queste noci?Lorenzo, where do we put these nuts?
- LorenzoMettile in quella ciotola, Giulia.Put them in that bowl, Giulia.
- GiuliaQueste noci sono troppo salate.These nuts are too salty.
- LorenzoHai ragione, prendiamone altre.You are right, let's get some others.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries queste, CC BY-SA 4.0.
