аль денте
al dente
firm to the bite
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аль денте with English translation
аль денте usage examples
The pasta was cooked al dente, just firm enough to enjoy.
Паста была приготовлена аль денте, достаточно твёрдая, чтобы наслаждаться.
I prefer my vegetables al dente so they keep a bit of crunch.
Я предпочитаю овощи аль денте, чтобы они оставались немного хрустящими.
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аль денте belongs to the topic "Cooking Descriptions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
аль денте synonyms
What's the difference between аль денте / упругий / слегка недоваренный / твердый
standard culinary term — moderate springiness and slight firmness when bitten
The pasta should be al dente — springy and slightly firm to the bite.
Паста должна быть аль денте — упругая и слегка твердоватая на зуб.
emphasizes an elastic, springy texture — close in meaning to al dente
Cook the vegetables until they're springy, almost al dente.
Готовьте овощи так, чтобы они были упругими, почти аль денте.
implies insufficient cooking; usually carries a negative connotation
The pasta seems slightly undercooked — it's a bit tough inside.
Паста кажется слегка недоваренной — внутри она жестковата.
strong hardness without elastic springiness; sometimes undesirable
The bread turned out too hard, not al dente.
Хлеб получился слишком твердым, а не аль денте.
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How to pronounce аль денте and what this word means
аль денте translation: al dente. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce аль денте
[al ˈdʲentʲe]
аль денте translation
al dente
аль денте examples
The pasta was cooked al dente, just firm enough to enjoy.
аль денте transcription
[al ˈdʲentʲe]
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Questions about this word
аль денте meaning: what does it mean?
слегка твёрдая структура при укусе, не переварена
аль денте pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
аль денте is pronounced as [al ˈdʲentʲe]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
аль денте definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The pasta was cooked al dente, just firm enough to enjoy. Translation: Паста была приготовлена аль денте, достаточно твёрдая, чтобы наслаждаться.
Is аль денте part of Cooking Descriptions vocabulary?
Yes, аль денте (al dente) can be learned in the Cooking Descriptions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is аль денте part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, аль денте (al dente) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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