olio al tartufo
/ˈɔ.ljo al tarˈtu.fo/word by word
The English phrase "truffle oil" is olio al tartufo in Italian.
olio al tartufo refers to an olive oil infused with the flavor of truffles.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of olio (oil), al (a contraction of a + il, meaning "with the") and tartufo (truffle).
How do you pronounce it?
It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word tartufo shares its name with a famous hypocritical character in Molière's play, 'Tartuffe', which stems from the Italian word for truffle.
- While the name implies it contains truffles, many commercial products labeled olio al tartufo contain no actual truffle pieces, only synthetic aromas.
- Because truffles are so prized, using too much olio al tartufo is often considered a culinary mistake in Italy as it can overpower the natural taste of the food.
Examples in context
- In un ristorante elegante, potrei chiedere se il piatto di pasta è condito con l'olio al tartufo, per aggiungere un tocco di ricercatezza al pasto.In an upscale restaurant, I could ask if the pasta dish is seasoned with truffle oil to add a touch of sophistication to the meal.
- Mamma, possiamo condire la nostra pizza con un po' di olio di tartufo? Penso che sarebbe una delizia!Mom, can we drizzle some truffle oil on our pizza? I think it would be a delight!
- Aggiungi un po' di olio al tartufo.Add a little bit of truffle oil.
- Questo olio al tartufo ha un profumo intenso.This truffle oil has an intense aroma.
- Preferisco l'olio al tartufo per le uova.I prefer truffle oil for eggs.
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are cooking dinner in their kitchen.
- FrancescoSofia, hai preso l'olio al tartufo?Sofia, did you get the truffle oil?
- SofiaSì, l'ho messo sul tavolo.Yes, I put it on the table.
- FrancescoPerfetto, usiamolo per condire la pasta.Perfect, let's use it to dress the pasta.
- SofiaOttima idea, Francesco!Great idea, Francesco!
