Definition

A type of pasta that is long and thin, similar to spaghetti but thinner than it and thicker than vermicelli.

Example

For dinner, I cooked spaghettini with a delicious tomato sauce.

Conversation

Have you ever tried spaghettini?

Yes, I love how light and delicate it is!

I think it pairs really well with a simple olive oil sauce.

Absolutely! It's perfect for a quick and tasty meal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spaghettini is derived from the Italian word 'spaghetto', which is a diminutive form of 'spago' (meaning string or twine). The suffix '-ini' in Italian indicates a smaller version of something. Therefore, spaghettini refers to a thinner or smaller version of spaghetti, resembling little strings of pasta.

Memory Tip

Imagine tiny strings of pasta when you think of spaghettini, as it literally means little strings in Italian.

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