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gorgonzola

/ɡorɡonˈd͡zɔ.la/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

gorgonzola

  • a traditional Italian blue cheese made from unskimmed cow's milk

In a sentence

Ho preparato un delizioso risotto al gorgonzola e noci.

I made a delicious gorgonzola and walnut risotto.

Preferisci il gorgonzola dolce o quello piccante?

Do you prefer sweet gorgonzola or spicy one?

Non a tutti piace il sapore intenso del gorgonzola.

Not everyone likes the intense flavor of gorgonzola.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
gorgonzolamasculine · singular
gorgonzolamasculine · plural
gorgonzolamasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Grammatically masculine ('il gorgonzola') despite ending in -a; invariable plural ('i gorgonzola').
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