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How do you say "rice" in Italian?
il riso
In Italian, "rice" is il riso.
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Pronunciation
Say REE-soh. Stress the first syllable with an 'ee' sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (il riso). Plural: i risi. Related to risotto.
Example sentence
Il riso bianco è morbido quando cotto.
White rice is soft when cooked.
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How to remember il riso
Riso sounds like 'rice' with an Italian accent. Rice is a staple grain.
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Questions about il riso
How do you say "rice" in Italian?
In Italian, "rice" is il riso. It is a noun.
Is il riso masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (il riso). Plural: i risi. Related to risotto.
How is il riso used in a sentence?
Use il riso as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il riso bianco è morbido quando cotto. (White rice is soft when cooked.).
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