pasta
word
/ˈpɑstə/
PAH-stuh
/pˈɑːstɐ/
PAH-stuh
Definition
A type of food made from wheat flour and water, formed into shapes like spaghetti, penne, or macaroni, often boiled and served with sauce. It is a staple in Italian cuisine.
Usage & Nuances
'Pasta' refers to both cooked and uncooked forms. In English, use 'a plate of pasta' or 'pasta dish.' Don't confuse with 'noodles' (East Asian cooking).
Spanish: pastaPortuguese (BR): massaPortuguese (PT): massaChinese (Simplified): 意大利面Chinese (Traditional): 義大利麵Hindi: पास्ताArabic: مكرونةBengali: পাস্তাRussian: пастаJapanese: パスタVietnamese: mì ốngKorean: 파스타Turkish: makarnaUrdu: پاستاIndonesian: pasta
Example Sentences
I like eating pasta with tomato sauce.
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She cooked pasta for dinner.
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Do you have any pasta at home?
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Let’s order some pasta and watch a movie tonight.
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I’m craving creamy pasta right now.
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Not all Italian restaurants make good pasta.
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