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stagnola

/staɲˈɲɔːla/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

tin foil, aluminium foil

  • Aluminium foil or tin foil used for wrapping food or cooking.

In a sentence

Avvolgi il panino nella stagnola per portarlo a scuola.

Wrap the sandwich in foil to take it to school.

Hai comprato un rotolo di stagnola al supermercato?

Did you buy a roll of foil at the supermarket?

Copri la teglia con la stagnola prima di infornare.

Cover the baking tray with foil before putting it in the oven.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
stagnolafeminine · singular
stagnolefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often preceded by 'carta': 'carta stagnola' and 'stagnola' are used interchangeably.
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