pasta
pasta
an Italian-style dish made from noodles or dough shapes
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pasta with Russian translation
pasta usage examples
Я приготовил пасту с томатным соусом.
I made pasta with tomato sauce.
Паста была готова через десять минут.
The pasta was ready in ten minutes.
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pasta belongs to the topic "Dishes". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
pasta synonyms
What's the difference between pasta / spaghetti / macaroni / linguine / penne
general term for Italian pasta; same as the headword
I made pasta for dinner.
long, thin pasta strands; a specific type of pasta
We had spaghetti with tomato sauce.
short curved tube-shaped pasta, often used in casseroles
Macaroni and cheese is a popular dish.
flat, narrow pasta ribbons; a more specific type
Linguine goes well with seafood.
short tube-shaped pasta with diagonal ends; a specific type
Penne is great with creamy sauce.
wide, flat pasta ribbons; a more specific type
Fettuccine Alfredo is a rich pasta dish.
large ridged tube-shaped pasta; a specific type
Rigatoni holds sauce very well.
spiral-shaped pasta; a specific type
Fusilli is often used in pasta salads.
filled pasta, usually small squares; more a stuffed pasta dish than plain pasta
Ravioli can be served with butter and sage.
layered baked dish made with pasta sheets; a full dish, not just pasta itself
Lasagna is a favorite family meal.
small dumplings made from potato or flour; not really pasta in the strict sense
Gnocchi are soft and filling.
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How to pronounce pasta and what this word means
pasta means pasta. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce pasta
/ˈpæstə/
pasta translation
pasta
pasta examples
I made pasta with tomato sauce.
pasta transcription
/ˈpæstə/, /ˈpɑːstə/
Questions about this word
pasta meaning: what does it mean?
an Italian-style dish made from noodles or dough shapes
pasta pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
pasta is pronounced as /ˈpæstə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
pasta definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I made pasta with tomato sauce. Translation: Я приготовил пасту с томатным соусом.
Is pasta part of Italian Cuisine vocabulary?
Yes, pasta can be learned in the Italian Cuisine topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is pasta part of Dishes vocabulary?
Yes, pasta can be learned in the Dishes topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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