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"Tomato" in Italian: pomodoro
il pomodoro
Tomato in Italian is il pomodoro (eel poh-moh-DOH-roh), masculine. Plural i pomodori. Salsa di pomodoro is tomato sauce. A sauce tomato can also be un pomodoro da salsa.
Caprese prep
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How to pronounce pomodoro
Say it
eel poh-moh-DOH-roh
/il pomoˈdɔ.ro/
Pomodoro stresses DOH: poh-moh-DOH-roh. Four clear syllables. Plural pomodori ends with ree.
"Tomato" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il pomodoro | the tomato Default noun. | Default noun. |
| i pomodori | the tomatoes Plural. | Plural. |
| salsa di pomodoro | tomato sauce Cooking staple. | Cooking staple. |
| pomodori freschi | fresh tomatoes Market talk. | Market talk. |
How to use pomodoro in real life
- 1Caprese prep
Taglio il pomodoro a fette spesse.
I'm slicing the tomato into thick slices.
Il pomodoro.
- 2Market
Questi pomodori sono maturi al punto giusto.
These tomatoes are ripe just right.
I pomodori.
- 3Pasta night
Serve solo salsa di pomodoro e basilico.
You only need tomato sauce and basil.
Salsa di pomodoro.
Mistakes English speakers make with pomodoro
Incorrect: La pomodoro è rosso.
Correct: Il pomodoro è rosso.
Pomodoro is masculine.
Incorrect: Due tomato per l'insalata.
Correct: Due pomodori per l'insalata.
Use pomodori.
Good to know
Summer markets live on pomodori. San Marzano and datterini show up on serious menus. Even jarred salsa di pomodoro is spoken of with pride at weeknight tables.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Building a quick salad
ChatPal
Serve un altro pomodoro?
Do we need another tomato?
You
Sì, un pomodoro più dolce se c'è.
Yes, a sweeter tomato if there is one.
ChatPal
Ok. Taglio i pomodori mentre tu lavi l'insalata.
Ok. I'll cut the tomatoes while you wash the salad.
You
Perfetto. Poi un filo d'olio sui pomodori.
Perfect. Then a drizzle of oil on the tomatoes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tomato" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il pomodoro.
Plural?
I pomodori.
Tomato sauce?
Salsa di pomodoro.
Cherry tomato?
Pomodorino / pomodorini.
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