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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