A1NounMasculine
il forno
oven / bakery
/FOR-noh/
Plural: forni
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What does ‘forno’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Preriscaldo il forno a 200 gradi prima di infornare la pizza.
I preheat the oven to 200 degrees before putting the pizza in.
Vado al forno a comprare il pane fresco.
I go to the bakery to buy fresh bread.
About This Word
Forno means both oven (the appliance) and bakery (the shop). A forno a legna (wood-fired oven) reaches 400°C+, making it essential for true Neapolitan pizza.
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