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ripieno

/riˈpjɛ.no/adjective / noun · masculineB1
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Meaning · adjective

stuffed, filled

  • Filled with food stuffing or filling
  • Completely full or packed (figurative)

In a sentence

Ieri sera abbiamo preparato dei pomodori ripieni di riso.

Last night we prepared tomatoes stuffed with rice.

Ti piacciono i cioccolatini ripieni di liquore?

Do you like chocolates filled with liqueur?

Questa torta salata è ripiena di spinaci e ricotta.

This savory pie is filled with spinach and ricotta.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
ripienomasculine · singular
ripienafeminine · singular
ripienimasculine · plural
ripienefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Also used as a masculine noun meaning 'filling' or 'stuffing' (il ripieno).
  • Takes 'di' to indicate what something is stuffed with: 'ripieno di carne'.

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Opposites

Meaning · noun

filling, stuffing

  • a mixture used to fill food such as pasta, vegetables, or pastries

In a sentence

Il ripieno dei ravioli è fatto con ricotta e spinaci.

The ravioli filling is made with ricotta and spinach.

Che ingredienti hai usato per preparare questo delizioso ripieno?

What ingredients did you use to prepare this delicious filling?

Non mi piace il ripieno dolce di queste torte.

I don't like the sweet filling of these pies.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
ripienomasculine · singular
ripienimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Also used as an adjective meaning 'stuffed' or 'filled' (e.g. 'pomodori ripieni').

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