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How do you say "cuisine" in Italian?
la cucina
In Italian, "cuisine" is la cucina.
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Pronunciation
Aim for cu-ci-na when you say cucina, stressing ci over the rest. Each vowel stays crisp and single-note, unlike the gliding vowels of English.
Grammar notes
la cucina is feminine. Its plural is cucine.
Example sentence
Adoro la cucina piccante della regione.
I love the spicy cuisine of the region.
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How to remember la cucina
Build a tiny story around "I love the spicy cuisine of the region." and drop cucina into it as the key prop.
Related words
- toast il brindisi
- cereal i cereali
- pancake la frittella
- omelet l' omelette
- broth il brodo
- gravy il sugo
- sauce la salsa
- dressing il condimento
- marinade la marinata
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Questions about la cucina
How do you pronounce la cucina?
Aim for cu-ci-na when you say cucina, stressing ci over the rest. Each vowel stays crisp and single-note, unlike the gliding vowels of English.
Is la cucina masculine or feminine?
la cucina is feminine. la cucina is feminine. Its plural is cucine.
How is la cucina used in Italian?
la cucina is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Adoro la cucina piccante della regione. (I love the spicy cuisine of the region.).
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