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alla

alla

7.5
In the style of a place or person, often for food and art
  • adposition
  • /ˈɑːlə/
translation icon : a la
  • She painted the landscape alla impressionista, using quick, visible brushstrokes.

Examples

  • The chef prepared chicken alla cacciatora for the special menu tonight.

  • We ordered pasta alla carbonara at the restaurant.

  • Try this dish alla carbonara!

  • The dish was prepared alla carbonara.

  • The chef prepared the pasta alla carbonara, using eggs, cheese, and pancetta.

  • The painting was created alla impressionista, capturing the light and color of the garden.

  • She decorated the cake alla mode, adding fresh fruits and whipped cream on top.

Compounds

alla breve
  • Specialized
9.9

A way of writing music that has two strong beats in each bar

Surface Forms

alla main

Etymology

Alla comes from Italian and originally means 'to the' or 'in the style of'. So when you say 'pasta alla carbonara' you mean 'pasta in the style of carbonara', and it works like the English phrase à la.