Linguini Meaning in English

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US

lɪŋˈɡwini

ling-GWEE-nee

UK

lɪŋɡwˈiːni

ling-gwee-NEE

Definition

Linguini is a type of Italian pasta that is long, flat, and narrow, similar to spaghetti but wider. It is commonly served with a variety of sauces, especially with seafood or pesto.

Usage & Nuances

'Linguini' is plural in Italian, though in English it is used as both singular and plural. Most common in Italian or Western restaurants. Sometimes spelled 'linguine.' Typically used for pasta dishes, not other noodle types.

• Spanish: lingüini
• Portuguese (BR): linguine - linguini
• Portuguese (PT): linguine - linguini
• Chinese (Simplified): 宽面条 (linguini)
• Chinese (Traditional): 寬麵條 (linguini)
• Hindi: लिंग्विनी पास्ता
• Arabic: لينغويني
• Bengali: লিঙ্গুইনি
• Russian: лингвини
• Japanese: リングイーニ
• Vietnamese: mì linguini
• Korean: 링귀니
• Turkish: linguini makarna - linguine makarna
• Urdu: لِنگوئینی
• Indonesian: linguini

Example Sentences

I ordered linguini with tomato sauce.

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Linguini is my favorite kind of pasta.

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They serve seafood linguini at that restaurant.

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Could I get the linguini without cheese, please?

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The homemade linguini tastes so much better than the store-bought kind.

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I'm not sure if I should order the linguini or the penne tonight.

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