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olio

English translation of olio

oil

Olio is the Italian word for oil. It is a common ingredient in Italian cuisine, used for frying, dressing salads, and making sauces. It is also used in non-culinary contexts, such as in machinery and vehicles, where it serves as a lubricant.


Example sentences using: olio

Ho bisogno di olio per cucinare la pasta.

English translation of Ho bisogno di olio per cucinare la pasta.

I need oil to cook pasta.

This sentence is used when one requires oil for cooking pasta. In the Italian language, the verb 'ho bisogno di' is used to express the need of something, in this case, 'olio', which means oil.

Non dimenticare di aggiungere olio all'insalata.

English translation of Non dimenticare di aggiungere olio all'insalata.

Don't forget to add oil to the salad.

This phrase is instructing not to forget to add oil, or 'olio', to the salad. In Italian, the verb 'aggiungere' means to add and 'non dimenticare' is used for reminding one not to forget something.

Il prezzo dell'olio sta aumentando.

English translation of Il prezzo dell'olio sta aumentando.

The price of oil is increasing.

This sentence expresses an ongoing action which is the increasing price of the 'olio' or oil. In Italian language 'Il prezzo dell'olio sta aumentando' means the price of the oil is on the rise.

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