Meaning
pancetta, paunch
- cured pork belly seasoned with salt and spices
- a small potbelly or accumulation of belly fat
In a sentence
Compriamo un po' di pancetta per la pasta.
Let's buy some pancetta for the pasta.
Non mangio la pancetta perché ha troppo grasso.
I don't eat pancetta because it has too much fat.
Con gli anni gli è venuta la pancetta.
Over the years he has developed a paunch.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pancetta | feminine · singular |
| pancette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'pancia' (belly), used affectionately or jokingly for a little belly.
- Crucial ingredient in traditional Italian pasta dishes like carbonara and amatriciana.