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"Salad" in Italian: insalata
l'insalata
Salad in Italian is l'insalata (leen-sah-LAH-tah), feminine. It can mean a green salad or a composed salad like insalata di riso.
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How to pronounce insalata
Say it
een-sah-LAH-tah
/insaˈla.ta/
Insalata stresses LAH: een-sah-LAH-tah. The article l' attaches: l'insalata.
"Salad" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'insalata | the salad General salad. | General salad. |
| un'insalata | a salad Ordering one. | Ordering one. |
| insalata mista | mixed salad Menu staple. | Menu staple. |
| insalata di… | … salad Insalata di tonno, di riso. | Insalata di tonno, di riso. |
How to use insalata in real life
- 1Restaurant
Per me un'insalata mista, grazie.
For me a mixed salad, please.
Un'insalata.
- 2Home lunch
Preparo l'insalata mentre scola la pasta.
I'll make the salad while the pasta drains.
L'insalata.
- 3Sharing
Questa insalata ha troppo aceto.
This salad has too much vinegar.
Questa insalata.
Mistakes English speakers make with insalata
Incorrect: Il insalata.
Correct: L'insalata.
Feminine with l' before the vowel.
Incorrect: La salad.
Correct: L'insalata.
Use Italian insalata.
Good to know
Italians often eat insalata with or after the main course, dressed simply with oil, vinegar or lemon, and salt. Asking for dressing on the side is less common than mixing it yourself.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering lunch
ChatPal
Prendi un'insalata o un panino?
Are you getting a salad or a sandwich?
You
Un'insalata, così resto leggero.
A salad, so I stay light.
ChatPal
Io prendo l'insalata di farro.
I'll take the farro salad.
You
Allora condividiamo anche un po' di insalata mista.
Then let's also share a bit of mixed salad.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Salad" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: l'insalata, un'insalata.
What is insalata mista?
A mixed green salad.
Salad after pasta?
Common—many people eat it with or after.
How do I say vinaigrette?
Often just olio e aceto.
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