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Meaning of "al dente" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AL DENTE

Literally: to the tooth.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AL DENTE

al dente  [al ˈdɛnte] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AL DENTE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Al dente is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES AL DENTE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

al dente

Al dente

In cooking, al dente describes pasta and vegetables, rice or beans that is cooked to be firm to the bite. The etymology is Italian "to the tooth." In contemporary Italian cooking, the term identifies the ideal consistency for pasta and involves a brief cooking time. Molto al dente is the culinary term for slightly undercooked pasta. Undercooking pasta is used in the first round of cooking when a pasta dish is going to be cooked twice. The culinary term "al forno" is used for pasta dishes that are cooked twice. Pasta that is cooked al dente has a lower glycemic index than pasta that is cooked soft. When cooking commercial pasta, the al dente phase occurs right after the white of the pasta center disappears.

Definition of al dente in the English dictionary

The definition of al dente in the dictionary is cooked so as to be firm when eaten.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AL DENTE


aguardiente
aɣwarˈðjente

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AL DENTE

al
Al Fatah
al Fayed
Al Hijra
Al Hijrah
Al Hillah
Al Hofuf
Al Hufuf
Al Madinah
Al Marj
Al Sirat
Al-Anon
al-Aqsa
al-Farabi
Al-Jezair
al-Maliki
al-Qaeda
al-Qaida
ala

WORDS THAT END LIKE AL DENTE

Charente
cognoscente
conoscente
Deo volente
dolce far niente
dolente
entente
festina lente
kente
lentamente
licente
mouvemente
parapente
rente
sente
sirvente
sordamente
Triple Entente
Vicente
vivamente

Synonyms and antonyms of al dente in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «al dente» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AL DENTE

Find out the translation of al dente to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of al dente from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «al dente» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

嚼劲
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

al dente
570 millions of speakers

English

al dente
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अल dente
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ال دينت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

аль денте
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

al dente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আল dente
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

al dente
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Al dente
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

al dente
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アルデンテ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

알 dente
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Al dente
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

al dente
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அல் டென்ட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अल dente
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Al dente
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

al dente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

al dente
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

аль денте
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

al dente
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

al dente
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

al dente
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

al dente
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

al dente
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of al dente

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AL DENTE»

The term «al dente» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.768 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AL DENTE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «al dente» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «al dente» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about al dente

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AL DENTE»

Discover the use of al dente in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to al dente and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Al Dente: Madness, Beauty and the Food of Rome
There are the bloodthirsty antics of an eighteenth-century executioner who worked for the pope, stories of immolation, architecture and artichokes, and a telephone interview with a nun who makes Eucharistic wafers.
David Winner, 2012
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The Art of Men (I Prefer Mine al Dente)
In this collection of linked essays that’s both hilarious and poignant in turns, Kirstie chronicles all the good, the bad, and the ugly men who have influenced and guided her.
Kirstie Alley, 2012
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Death Al Dente
From Genevieve Graham, author of Sound of the Heart, comes the tale of two strangers living with the Cherokee—one with a warrior’s heart; the other with deadly dreams… The Cherokee call her Shadow Girl.
Leslie Ann Budewitz, 2013
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Italy Al Dente: Pasta, Risotto, Gnocchi, Polenta, Soup
Italy at Dente keeps the flavors direct and the recipes simple. If you like Italian, this is a cookbook for the kitchen counter. Italy al Dente is Italian food that is "just right.
Biba Caggiano, 1998
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Al Dente: The Adventures of a Gastronome in Italy
Pesto, Parmesan and ciabatta are on sale in every supermarket. In Al Dente, William Black travels the length and breadth of Italy to get to the roots of Italian food.
William Black, 2004
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Allegro Al Dente: Pasta and Opera
Consists of stories of various operas, plus the perfect pasta recipe to accompany each one. Each aria has been married to a pasta recipe by Valerio Nucci of Cafe Di Stasio.
Rinaldo Di Stasio, Jill Dupleix, Terry Durack, 1998
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Death al Dente
A search for an Italian chef puts the detective on the chopping block London’s gourmet detective is contemplating an empty bank account and, worse, an empty stomach, when a phone call solves both problems at once.
Peter King, 2012
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Life Al Dente: Laughter and Love in an Italian-American Family
The author recounts her childhood as an Italian-American tomboy, her father's work as a lawyer to mobsters, her feelings of dislocation when her family moved, and her experiences at a prestigious but less diverse high school.
Gina Cascone, 2003
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The Elements of Cooking: Translating the Chef's Craft for ...
Al dente [ahl-DEN-tay]: Al dente means food that has some bite to it. The term usually refers to pasta and risotto, but it's also an important term with regard to vegetables. Vegetables cooked al dente still have some resistance or crunch.
Michael Ruhlman, 2007
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Al Dente: All the Secrets of Italy's Genuine Home-Style Cooking
How Italians really cook back home.
Maria Chiara Martinelli, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AL DENTE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term al dente is used in the context of the following news items.
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Spaghetti al Pomodoro from 'Audrey at Home'
To cook the spaghetti al dente, fill a large pot with cold water and place over high heat. When the water comes to a boil add a handful of coarse ... «Yahoo Food, Jul 15»
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The 20 best Italian recipes: part 1
Boil the pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente. In a frying pan, gently heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and chilli, toss in the drained ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Top udon restaurants in KL
The noodles are uneven in length and width (proof that it's handmade), but they tasted fresh and were cooked al dente, while the cloudy dashi ... «The Malaysian Insider, Jul 15»
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Chicken with beans, tomatoes and creamy basil dressing
Boil or steam the green beans until tender but still al dente. Lift the shallots into a medium-sized bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the drained ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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What's New: Brazilian restaurant acquires liquor license in move to …
The space was formerly occupied by Al Dente, an Italian restaurant, which held the liquor license that has been transferred to Comeketo. «Worcester Telegram, Jul 15»
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The Dish: buon appetito
Meanwhile, cook the penne in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente. Quarter the tomatoes and add to the sauce, then tear most of ... «The Sunday Times, Jul 15»
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Fourth of July recipes, safety tips for outdoor grilling
Add pasta and cook for 5-6 minutes until al dente. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. Grate all cheese and place in another ... «FOX31 Denver, Jul 15»
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How to Keep People From Bugging Out About Eating Insects
They were fat, yellow, and the length of my fingers, and when we sautéed them with garlic in a frying pan, the skins took on a lovely al dente ... «TakePart, Jul 15»
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Fraser's Favorites: Make-ahead no-fuss BBQ ribs
Add pasta and cook for 5-6 minutes until al dente. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. Grate all cheese and place in another ... «FOX31 Denver, Jul 15»
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Solid Gold Eats: Fresh summer pasta salad
Cook the pasta for 10 minutes or until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. 2. In a food processor, add the basil leaves, parsley, garlic clove ... «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»

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