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How do you say "dough" in Italian?
l’impasto
In Italian, "dough" is l’impasto.
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Pronunciation
Say eem-PAHS-toh, with stress on the second syllable and a rolled r.
Grammar notes
L'impasto is masculine (uses l' before a vowel). Plural: gli impasti. Comes from 'impastare' (to knead).
Example sentence
L'impasto è lievitato.
The dough has risen.
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How to remember l’impasto
Impasto comes from 'impastare' (to knead/mix) - the mixture of flour and liquid used for baking.
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Questions about l’impasto
How do you say "dough" in Italian?
In Italian, "dough" is l’impasto. It is a noun.
How is l’impasto written in Italian?
l’impasto is written using the standard Italian script.
How is l’impasto used in a sentence?
Use l’impasto as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'impasto è lievitato. (The dough has risen.).
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