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carbonara

kah-buh-NAH-ruh

Carbonara (noun) means an Italian pasta dish made with egg, cured pork, cheese, and pepper. Example: “He ordered spaghetti carbonara at the little trattoria near the station.”

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An Italian pasta dish made with egg, cured pork, cheese, and pepper.
"He ordered spaghetti carbonara at the little trattoria near the station."

Word Forms

carbonaras plural, Carbonaras plural

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Etymology

From Italian alla carbonara, "in the style of the charcoal burners," from carbone, "coal."

Origin: Italian

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “carbonara” mean?

The word “carbonara” means an Italian pasta dish made with egg, cured pork, cheese, and pepper.

How do you pronounce “carbonara”?

“Carbonara” is pronounced kah-buh-NAH-ruh (/ˌkɑɹbəˈnɑɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “carbonara” in a sentence?

Here is “carbonara” used in a sentence: “He ordered spaghetti carbonara at the little trattoria near the station.”

What part of speech is “carbonara”?

“Carbonara” is a noun.

Where does the word “carbonara” come from?

The word “carbonara” comes from Italian. From Italian alla carbonara, "in the style of the charcoal burners," from carbone, "coal.".

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