B1NounMasculine
il tartufo
truffle
/tar-TOO-foh/
Plural: tartufi
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What does ‘tartufo’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il tartufo bianco di Alba è uno degli ingredienti più costosi al mondo.
The white truffle from Alba is one of the most expensive ingredients in the world.
Gratto il tartufo fresco sulle tagliatelle.
I grate fresh truffle on the tagliatelle.
About This Word
The white truffle (tartufo bianco) from Alba, Piedmont is auctioned each autumn for enormous sums. Black truffles (tartufo nero) from Norcia in Umbria are also highly prized.
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