B1NounFeminine
la dispensa
pantry / larder
/dee-SPEN-sah/
Plural: dispense
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What does ‘dispensa’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
La dispensa italiana è ricca di pasta, olio, conserve e legumi.
The Italian pantry is rich in pasta, oil, preserves and legumes.
Controlla cosa c'è in dispensa prima di fare la spesa.
Check what is in the pantry before doing the shopping.
About This Word
A well-stocked Italian 'dispensa' is a point of household pride — the foundation of improvised cooking.
Related Words
conservapastaoliolegumimagazzino