Mescola il cibo nell'orto con attenzione.

the food

Breakdown of Mescola il cibo nell'orto con attenzione.

• con: with
• l'attenzione: the attention
• l'orto: the vegetable patch
• mescolare: to mix
• nell': in

Questions & Answers about Mescola il cibo nell'orto con attenzione.

Why is Mescola used here instead of another form like Mescoli?

Mescola is the informal imperative form of the verb mescolare (to mix). In Italian, when giving a direct command to someone you address informally as “tu,” you use this form without the final “i.”

What does nell’orto mean and why is it contracted?

nell’orto is a contraction of in + l’ + orto (garden). In Italian, in plus the definite article il or lo or l’ can combine into nel, nello, or nell’. Because orto begins with a vowel, l’ is used, resulting in nell’.

Why do we use the definite article il before cibo?

In Italian, it’s common to use definite articles before nouns, even when speaking in general terms. So even if we simply mean “food,” we still say il cibo to reference it in a general sense.

How should I interpret con attenzione?

con attenzione means “carefully” or “with attention.” It describes how the action of mixing is carried out, emphasizing that it should be done gently or cautiously.