roast in Italian

roast in Italian is al forno, arrosti, arrosto — roast means to cook food, uncovered, with dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned or crisped surface.

roast in Italian

al forno

adj

Having been cooked by roasting.

arrosti

noun

arrosto

noun

A piece of meat suited to roasting; meat that has been roasted.

arrostire

verb

(transitive, or, intransitive, or, ergative) To process by drying through exposure to sun or artificial heat.

What does "roast" mean?

verb To cook food, uncovered, with dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned or crisped surface.
"She roasted the chicken with rosemary and lemon."
verb To make fun of someone harshly, often as a form of affectionate ribbing or comedy.
"His friends roasted him mercilessly at his own birthday party."
noun A cut of meat cooked by roasting, or a meal built around it.
"Sunday roast is a tradition in their house."
noun A comedy event where a person is jokingly mocked and insulted by friends or colleagues.
"The retiring coach was the guest of honor at his own roast."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

roast in a sentence

She roasted the chicken with rosemary and lemon.
They roasted chestnuts over the open fire.
His friends roasted him mercilessly at his own birthday party.
Sunday roast is a tradition in their house.

Similar words in Italian

bake lampoon mock ridicule taunt tease

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "roast" in Italian?

"roast" in Italian is al forno, arrosti, arrosto. roast means: To cook food, uncovered, with dry heat in an oven or over a fire, giving it a browned or crisped surface.

How do you use "roast" in a sentence?

Example: "She roasted the chicken with rosemary and lemon." In Italian, "roast" is al forno, arrosti, arrosto.

Are there other ways to say "roast" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "roast": al forno, arrosti, arrosto, arrostire.

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