B1NounFeminine
la grattugia
grater
/grat-TOO-jah/
Plural: grattugie
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What does ‘grattugia’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Usa la grattugia per il Parmigiano sulla pasta.
She uses the grater for Parmesan on the pasta.
Grattugia la scorza di limone con una microplane per i dolci.
He grates the lemon zest with a microplane for desserts.
About This Word
'Grattugiare' is the verb (to grate). Freshly grated Parmigiano is essential in Italian cooking — never pre-grated.
Related Words
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