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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
Taken 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.
