Definition

A type of very thin pasta, often used in Italian dishes, similar to spaghetti but much finer.

Example

I love to make a light tomato sauce to serve with capellini.

Conversation

Have you ever tried capellini?

Yeah, I love how light and delicate it is!

I made a dish with capellini and fresh tomatoes last night.

That sounds delicious! I need to try making that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Capellini is derived from the Italian word 'capello', meaning hair, which is a diminutive form of 'capo' (meaning head). The suffix '-ini' indicates a small or delicate form. Thus, capellini refers to thin, delicate strands of pasta, reminiscent of fine hair.

Memory Tip

Think of 'capello' meaning hair, and remember that 'capellini' refers to very thin pasta, like fine strands of hair.

Visually Confused Words