Sunday 4 April 2010

Italian words used in English

Many words of Italian origin have entered the English language.

House: balcony (from balcone), dome (duomo), mezzanine (mezzanino), studio, villa

Drinks: cappuccino, espresso, latte, etc.

Food: pasta, spaghetti, macaroni, pizza, ravioli, broccoli (broccolo)

Art: graffiti, sketch (schizzo), gallery (galleria), novel (novella), scenario, concert (concerto), piano, carnival (carnevale), magazine (magazzino), portfolio (portafoglio)

Other: casino, mafia, nostalgia, pants (pantalone), umbrella (ombrello), bravo

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