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Dente

Dente (name) means an Italian surname meaning "tooth," and part of the phrase "al dente" describing pasta cooked firm. Example: “The chef insisted the pasta was cooked al dente.”

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An Italian surname meaning "tooth," and part of the phrase "al dente" describing pasta cooked firm.
"The chef insisted the pasta was cooked al dente."

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Etymology

From the Italian and Portuguese surname, from dente (“tooth”).

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What does “Dente” mean?

The word “Dente” means an Italian surname meaning "tooth," and part of the phrase "al dente" describing pasta cooked firm.

How do you use “Dente” in a sentence?

Here is “Dente” used in a sentence: “The chef insisted the pasta was cooked al dente.”

What part of speech is “Dente”?

“Dente” is a name.

What is the meaning of Dente?

"Dente" (name) means an Italian surname meaning "tooth," and part of the phrase "al dente" describing pasta cooked firm.

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