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Italian

tofu

/ˈtɔ.fu/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

tofu

  • curd made from mashed soybeans, used in cooking

In a sentence

Aggiungo spesso il tofu alle verdure saltate in padella.

I often add tofu to stir-fried vegetables.

Il tofu è una fonte preziosa di proteine per i vegetariani.

Tofu is a valuable source of protein for vegetarians.

Hai mai provato a marinare il tofu con la salsa di soia?

Have you ever tried marinating tofu with soy sauce?

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

Usage notes

  • Invariable foreign loanword; masculine in Italian ('il tofu').
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