Italian · Food & Drink
"Oil" in Italian: olio
l'olio
Oil in Italian is l'olio (OH-lyoh). Olive oil is l'olio d'oliva. A drizzle is un filo d'olio—heard constantly in kitchens.
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How to pronounce olio
Say it
OH-lyoh
/ˈɔ.ljo/
Olio is OH-lyoh. The gl-like ly is one sound.
"Oil" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'olio | oil Cooking oil generally. | Cooking oil generally. |
| olio d'oliva | olive oil Most common table oil. | Most common table oil. |
| un filo d'olio | a drizzle of oil Finishing dishes. | Finishing dishes. |
| olio extravergine | extra-virgin olive oil Quality label. | Quality label. |
How to use olio in real life
- 1Cooking
Metti un filo d'olio in padella.
Put a drizzle of oil in the pan.
Filo d'olio.
- 2Salad
Condisci l'insalata con olio e sale.
Dress the salad with oil and salt.
Olio.
- 3Shopping
Compra l'olio d'oliva nuovo.
Buy the new olive oil.
L'olio d'oliva.
Mistakes English speakers make with olio
Incorrect: Il olio.
Correct: L'olio.
Use l' before olio.
Incorrect: L'oil.
Correct: L'olio.
Use olio.
Good to know
Italian cooking lives on olio d'oliva. Restaurants leave a bottle on the table; un filo d'olio finishes pasta and vegetables. Motor oil is olio motore—different context.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Dressing a salad
ChatPal
Quanto olio metto?
How much oil should I add?
You
Solo un filo d'olio, grazie.
Just a drizzle of oil, thanks.
ChatPal
Usiamo l'olio extravergine?
Shall we use the extra-virgin oil?
You
Sì. Quell'olio ha un buon profumo.
Yes. That oil smells good.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Oil" in Italian
Olive oil?
Olio d'oliva or olio extravergine di oliva.
Gender?
Masculine: l'olio.
A drizzle?
Un filo d'olio.
Sunflower oil?
Olio di semi di girasole.
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