Ravioli Meaning in English

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US

ˌɹæviˈoʊɫi

ra-vee-OH-lee

UK

ɹˌævɪˈəʊli

ra-vee-OH-lee

Definition

Ravioli are small pasta squares filled with ingredients like cheese, meat, or vegetables, usually served with sauce.

Usage & Nuances

'Ravioli' is always plural in Italian, but in English it can be singular or plural; often found in Italian cuisine. Usually refers to the pasta itself, not the sauce. Commonly eaten with tomato or cream sauces. Do not confuse 'ravioli' with other pasta like 'tortellini' or 'dumplings'—the filling and shape differ.

• Spanish: ravioles - ravioli
• Portuguese (BR): ravióli
• Portuguese (PT): ravióli
• Chinese (Simplified): 意大利方饺
• Chinese (Traditional): 義大利方餃
• Hindi: रविोली
• Arabic: رافيولي
• Bengali: রাভিওলি
• Russian: равиоли
• Japanese: ラビオリ
• Vietnamese: ravioli
• Korean: 라비올리
• Turkish: ravioli - ravioli makarna
• Urdu: رویولی
• Indonesian: ravioli

Example Sentences

I love eating ravioli with tomato sauce.

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My mom makes homemade ravioli every Sunday.

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There are four cheese ravioli in my bowl.

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Have you ever tried spinach ravioli? It’s amazing!

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The restaurant’s homemade ravioli melts in your mouth.

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We ordered a plate of mushroom ravioli to share.

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