Italian Expression · Advanced
portare l'acqua a ebollizione
bring the water to a boil
Pronunciation: portare l'acqua a ebollizione
Meaning
A natural Italian expression used to convey: bring the water to a boil.
Example
Porta l'acqua a ebollizione prima di aggiungere la pasta.
Bring the water to a boil before adding the pasta.
Practice tips
- Practice portare l'acqua a ebollizione out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian expression is for advanced-level learners.