Meaning
cinnamon
- an aromatic spice made from the dried bark of certain trees
- a small tap or spigot (regional or dated)
In a sentence
Aggiungi un pizzico di cannella alla torta di mele.
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the apple pie.
Non mi piace il cappuccino con la cannella sopra.
I don't like cappuccino with cinnamon on top.
Mettere una stecca di cannella nel tè caldo ne esalta l'aroma.
Putting a cinnamon stick in hot tea enhances its aroma.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cannella | feminine · singular |
| cannelle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually uncountable when referring to the spice, though sticks can be called stecche di cannella.