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How do you say "rolling pin" in Italian?

il mattarello

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "rolling pin" is il mattarello.

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Pronunciation

Say maht-tah-REL-loh, with stress on the third syllable and a rolled r.

Grammar notes

Il mattarello is masculine. Plural: i mattarelli. A tool specifically for making pasta.

Example sentence

Il mattarello è di legno.

The rolling pin is made of wood.

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How to remember il mattarello

Mattarello is used in Italian kitchens to roll out pasta dough into thin sheets.

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Questions about il mattarello

How do you say "rolling pin" in Italian?

In Italian, "rolling pin" is il mattarello. It is a noun.

Is il mattarello masculine or feminine?

Il mattarello is masculine. Plural: i mattarelli. A tool specifically for making pasta.

How is il mattarello used in a sentence?

Use il mattarello as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il mattarello è di legno. (The rolling pin is made of wood.).

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