Meaning
oil
In a sentence
Metto sempre un po' d'olio sulla pasta.
I always put a little oil on pasta.
Hai finito l'olio per cucinare stasera?
Did you run out of oil for cooking tonight?
Non ho comprato l'olio al supermercato ieri.
I didn't buy oil at the supermarket yesterday.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| olio | masculine · singular |
| oli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use olio for cooking oil and lubricating oil; specify type when needed: olio d'oliva, olio di semi, olio motore.
- Don't confuse olio with petrolio: petrolio means petroleum/crude oil, not the everyday oil used in food.
- In recipes, Italians often omit the type if context is clear; olio alone usually implies olive oil.