English Meaning & Definitions
A classic Italian dish of rice cooked in broth to a creamy consistency, typically mixed with butter, cheese, and various meats, vegetables, or seafood.
- “O risoto de camarão estava delicioso e muito cremoso.”
- “Ela preparou um risoto de cogumelos para o jantar de aniversário.”
English Synonyms & Near Equivalents
Comprehensive Thesaurus Breakdown
Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “risoto”.
Borrowed from Italian 'risotto' (a diminutive of 'riso', meaning rice), adapted into Portuguese orthography to fit Portuguese phonetic and spelling rules.
Think of 'riso' (smile/rice in Italian) combined with a tasty potato-like dish: a creamy rice dish that makes you smile.
Frequently Asked Questions About “risoto”
1. What is the meaning of “risoto” in English?
In English, risoto (noun) is defined as: “A classic Italian dish of rice cooked in broth to a creamy consistency, typically mixed with butter, cheese, and various meats, vegetables, or seafood.”.
2. How do you use “risoto” in a sentence?
“O risoto de camarão estava delicioso e muito cremoso.”
3. What are English synonyms of “risoto”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “risoto”?
Borrowed from Italian 'risotto' (a diminutive of 'riso', meaning rice), adapted into Portuguese orthography to fit Portuguese phonetic and spelling rules.
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