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A2nounfemminile

lapentola

pot / saucepan

Plural

pentole

Pronunciation

PEN-toh-lah

About this word

'La pentola a pressione' (pressure cooker) is widely used in Italian kitchens for legumes and stews.

Examples

Riempi la pentola d'acqua salata e portala a ebollizione.

Fill the pot with salted water and bring it to the boil.

La pentola a pressione riduce i tempi di cottura.

The pressure cooker reduces cooking times.

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