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olio

oil

noun OH-lyoh Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: From Latin oleum (olive oil), from Greek elaion, from elaia (olive tree).

Usage Note

Olio is masculine. In Italian cooking, l'olio d'oliva (olive oil) is the default; olio di semi (seed oil) specifies a vegetable oil. The plural oli is used when referring to types of oil.

Examples

"Aggiungi un filo d'olio d'oliva sulla bruschetta."

Natural Translation

Add a drizzle of olive oil on the bruschetta.

Literal Translation

Add a thread of oil of olive on the bruschetta.

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