Tortellini, linguine and fettuccine are all names of pasta that we as English speakers use pretty frequently. In fact, we use quite a lot of Italian words and probably don’t even realize. Check out this list of 10 common English words that come from Italian origin.
1. Barista

Meaning barman or bartender.
2. Graffiti

The artwork you see within cities that are usually done without permission.
3. Stilleto

The high heels girls love to wear.
4. Broccoli

The yummy vegetable from the cabbage family.
5. Diva

Although it means a famous female opera singer, it can commonly be used towards a female who is temperamental and self-absorbed.
6. Apartment

Shortened from the Italian word apartamento.
7. Pepperoni

What we know as the meat that goes on pizza, the Italian word pepperoni actually means peppers.
8. Jeans

Named after the city of Genoa in Italy where jeans were first manufactured.
9. Concert

The word concert comes from the Italian word concertare which means to harmonize.
10. Arugula

Arugula got its name from the Italian name for this plant, rucola.
Do you know any other words we use that come from Italian origin? (Other than every pasta name). Let us know in the comments.
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