Italian word
condire
to dress / to season (food)
Looks like
condiment
a condiment is a sauce or seasoning added at the table (ketchup, mustard, etc.)
⚠️ The trap
The Italian verb 'condire' and English 'condiment' share the same Latin root but work differently. In Italian, 'condire' is an active verb (to season, to dress), used for pasta and salads. English 'condiment' is a noun for table sauces. The Italian word for condiment is 'condimento'.
To say "a condiment is a sauce or seasoning added at the table (ketchup, mustard, etc.)" in Italian:
condire (to dress/season) / condimento (seasoning, dressing)
"condire" in English means:
to dress / to season (food)
Example
"Condisci la pasta con olio e parmigiano."
"Dress the pasta with oil and parmesan."
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