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Spanish word
napolitana
Pronunciation
IPA/napoliˈtana/
Meaning
- adjectiveNeapolitan
Example
¿Te gusta la pizza napolitana?
Do you like Neapolitan pizza?
More examples
La salsa napolitana lleva tomate y albahaca.
The Neapolitan sauce contains tomato and basil.
Core concept
A Margherita pizza with charred edges, soft center, and fresh basil showing Neapolitan characteristics.
Common phrases
pizza napolitana
Neapolitan pizza
salsa napolitana
Neapolitan sauce
Similar words
napolitano: Typical of the Naples region, showing local dough techniques and authentic flavors.
romano: Roman-style preparation with a thinner, crisp crust and straightforward toppings.
casero: Homemade quality with a rustic, hand-made texture and comforting, home-cooked flavor.
tradicional: Based on long-established recipes and methods passed down through generations.
Definition in Spanish
Que describe algo originario de Nápoles, especialmente en gastronomía (por ejemplo la pizza napolitana), o más generalmente algo con características napolitanas.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from Italian napolitana, itself Napoli plus -ano/-a for 'of or from,' with the place-name root ultimately traceable to Greek neapolis.
Usage tips
- In everyday use napolitana often signals 'Neapolitan-style' preparation rather than literal origin, so a dish labeled napolitana may mean the style more than provenance.
Other meanings
- Neapolitan womannoun