B1NounMasculine
il mestolo
ladle
/MES-toh-loh/
Plural: mestoli
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What does ‘mestolo’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Usa il mestolo per versare la zuppa nei piatti.
She uses the ladle to pour the soup into the bowls.
Gira il risotto con il mestolo di legno durante la cottura.
He stirs the risotto with the wooden ladle during cooking.
About This Word
A wooden 'mestolo' is traditional — many Italian cooks prefer wood to avoid scratching pots.
Related Words
cucchiaiozupparisottolegnocucina