Arabic Expression · Advanced
صفِّ المعكرونة
drain the pasta
Pronunciation: صفِّ المعكرونة
Meaning
A natural Arabic expression used to convey: drain the pasta.
Example
احتفظ بقليل من ماء السلق ثم صفِّ المعكرونة.
Save a little cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Practice tips
- Practice صفِّ المعكرونة out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic expression is for advanced-level learners.