Italian word
arrabbiata
angry (adjective); penne all'arrabbiata = pasta in spicy tomato sauce
Looks like
arabbiata / Arabic
no direct English equivalent; English speakers sometimes connect it to 'Arabic'
⚠️ The trap
'Arrabbiata' means 'angry' in Italian — the sauce is called that because the chilli makes it 'angry' (spicy/fiery). English speakers sometimes assume it has something to do with Arabia or Arabic cuisine. It is 100% Italian.
To say "no direct English equivalent; English speakers sometimes connect it to 'Arabic'" in Italian:
arrabbiata (angry; spicy tomato sauce name)
"arrabbiata" in English means:
angry (adjective); penne all'arrabbiata = pasta in spicy tomato sauce
Example
"Vorrei le penne all'arrabbiata, non troppo piccanti."
"I'd like penne arrabbiata, not too spicy."
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