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The meaning of the Italian word "dente" and how you use it

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al...dente
(adverbial locution) al dente This expression is used as such even in other languages, when referring to food (specifically pasta), that is still firm to the bite when cooked. In Italy, pasta that is not "al dente" is considered to be overcooked.
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Non mangio la pasta se non è al dente .
I don't eat pasta if it is not al dente.
Assaggia la pasta e dimmi se è al dente .
Taste the pasta, and tell me if it's al dente.
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Practice Present Simple: Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
e scolati al dente ,
and drained al dente,
Learn to Cook the Real Italian Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Basil
Scoliamo la pasta , mi raccomando " al dente " , e terminiamo la cottura in padella .
We strain the pasta, I recommend "al dente", and then we complete the cooking in the pan.
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dente
(noun) (masc.) (sing.) tooth
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Ho perso un dente .
I lost a tooth.
Hai rotto un dente ?
Did you break a tooth?
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Words That Begin with "D"
D come dente
D like tooth
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