Italian · Food & Drink
"Spoon" in Italian: cucchiaio
il cucchiaio
Spoon in Italian is il cucchiaio (koo-KYAH-yoh), masculine. Un cucchiaio for one. Un cucchiaino is a teaspoon.
Soup course
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How to pronounce cucchiaio
Say it
koo-KYAH-yoh
/kukˈkja.jo/
Cucchiaio stresses KYAH: koo-KYAH-yoh. Soft double c like kk. Watch the iai diphthong.
"Spoon" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il cucchiaio | the spoon Default tableware. | Default tableware. |
| un cucchiaio | a spoon Asking for one. | Asking for one. |
| il cucchiaino | teaspoon Coffee and desserts. | Coffee and desserts. |
| cucchiaio di legno | wooden spoon Cooking. | Cooking. |
How to use cucchiaio in real life
- 1Soup course
Mi manca il cucchiaio per la minestra.
I'm missing the spoon for the soup.
Il cucchiaio.
- 2Recipe
Aggiungi un cucchiaio di olio.
Add a spoonful of oil.
Measure as cucchiaio.
- 3Setting the table
Metti un cucchiaio a destra del coltello.
Put a spoon to the right of the knife.
Una place setting.
Mistakes English speakers make with cucchiaio
Incorrect: La cucchiaio è caduta.
Correct: Il cucchiaio è caduto.
Cucchiaio is masculine.
Incorrect: Dammi lo spoon.
Correct: Dammi il cucchiaio.
Use cucchiaio, not English spoon.
Good to know
At Italian tables the cucchiaio appears for soup and some desserts; coffee gets a cucchiaino. Recipes measure a cucchiaio di… the way English uses spoonful. Wooden spoons stay in the kitchen as cucchiai di legno.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Eating gelato slowly
ChatPal
Vuoi un cucchiaio o mangi il cono?
Do you want a spoon or are you eating the cone?
You
Un cucchiaio, grazie: così non mi sporco.
A spoon, thanks: that way I don't get messy.
ChatPal
Ce n'è anche un cucchiaino se il cucchiaio è grande.
There's also a teaspoon if the spoon is big.
You
Va bene il cucchiaio normale.
The normal spoon is fine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Spoon" in Italian
How do you say spoon?
Il cucchiaio.
Teaspoon?
Il cucchiaino.
Plural?
I cucchiai.
Pass the spoon?
Mi passi il cucchiaio?
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