Meaning
texture, consistency
- The physical texture or density of a substance, especially food
- Firmness, solidity, or substantiality
In a sentence
Mescola bene la salsa finché non raggiunge una consistenza cremosa e omogenea.
Mix the sauce well until it reaches a creamy and smooth consistency.
La consistenza di questa pasta fresca è davvero perfetta.
The texture of this fresh pasta is truly perfect.
Se l'impasto non ha la giusta consistenza, aggiungi altra farina.
If the dough does not have the right texture, add more flour.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| consistenza | feminine · singular |
| consistenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In cooking contexts, it translates English 'texture' or 'thickness'.