al dente
al dente
firm to the bite
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al dente with Russian translation
al dente usage examples
Паста была приготовлена аль денте, достаточно твёрдая, чтобы наслаждаться.
The pasta was cooked al dente, just firm enough to enjoy.
Я предпочитаю овощи аль денте, чтобы они оставались немного хрустящими.
I prefer my vegetables al dente so they keep a bit of crunch.
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al dente belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
al dente synonyms
What's the difference between al dente / firm / tender / perfectly cooked
A general adjective meaning solid or not soft; can describe a texture similar to al dente but is broader in use.
The pasta was firm, not mushy.
Implies easy to chew or soft (especially for meat); generally denotes a softer texture than al dente.
The roast was tender and fell apart, unlike pasta cooked al dente.
A broad praise meaning cooked to an ideal degree; for some foods (like pasta) this may mean al dente, but it's context-dependent.
The gnocchi were perfectly cooked — just the right texture, close to al dente.
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bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
Разница между bite, chew, sting и nip: когда bite значит кусать, chew жевать, sting жалить, а nip слегка укусить.
carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
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How to pronounce al dente and what this word means
al dente means al dente. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce al dente
/æl ˈdɛnteɪ/
al dente translation
al dente
al dente examples
The pasta was cooked al dente, just firm enough to enjoy.
al dente transcription
/æl ˈdɛnteɪ/, /æl ˈdɛn.teɪ/
Questions about this word
al dente meaning: what does it mean?
firm to the bite
al dente pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
al dente is pronounced as /æl ˈdɛnteɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
al dente definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The pasta was cooked al dente, just firm enough to enjoy. Translation: Паста была приготовлена аль денте, достаточно твёрдая, чтобы наслаждаться.
Is al dente part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?
Yes, al dente can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is al dente part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, al dente can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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