Favorite Word: Scarpetta
Scarpetta
While there is no true English equivalent to this word, scarpetta literally translates to "little shoe." This is one of my favorite words because it defines the beauty of the Italian language, which stems from being often very metaphorical and poetic. In this case, like how a shoe picks up whatever it drags across the ground, the bread mops up whatever is remaining on one's plate. It is a fun idiom capturing Italians' passion and pride for their cuisine!
– Vincenzo