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"Lettuce" in Italian: lattuga
la lattuga
Lettuce in Italian is la lattuga (laht-TOO-gah). Plural le lattughe. Insalata often means a mixed salad; lattuga names the leafy base.
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How to pronounce lattuga
Say it
laht-TOO-gah
/latˈtu.ɡa/
Lattuga stresses TOO: laht-TOO-gah. Double t.
"Lettuce" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la lattuga | the lettuce Default noun. | Default noun. |
| lattuga fresca | fresh lettuce Market. | Market. |
| un cespo di lattuga | a head of lettuce Quantity. | Quantity. |
| le lattughe | the lettuces Plural. | Plural. |
How to use lattuga in real life
- 1Market
Una lattuga croccante, grazie.
One crunchy lettuce, please.
Una lattuga.
- 2Kitchen
Lavo la lattuga e poi la taglio.
I wash the lettuce and then cut it.
La lattuga.
- 3Salad order
Aggiungete lattuga e pomodori?
Can you add lettuce and tomatoes?
Lattuga.
Mistakes English speakers make with lattuga
Incorrect: Il lattuga è amara.
Correct: La lattuga è amara.
Lattuga is feminine.
Incorrect: Compro lettuce.
Correct: Compro lattuga.
Use lattuga.
Good to know
Italian lunches often start with greens; asking for lattuga instead of a heavy cream salad keeps the meal light. Wash well—market bunches travel dusty.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Building a side salad
ChatPal
Mettiamo lattuga o rucola?
Shall we put lettuce or arugula?
You
Lattuga: è più delicata stasera.
Lettuce: it's milder tonight.
ChatPal
Ok, io lavo la lattuga.
Ok, I'll wash the lettuce.
You
Io preparo l'olio e il sale.
I'll prep the oil and salt.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lettuce" in Italian
How do you say lettuce?
La lattuga.
A head of lettuce?
Un cespo di lattuga.
Plural?
Le lattughe.
Gender?
Feminine.
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