condito

Cond ito is an Italian term that functions as the past participle of the verb condire, used as an adjective meaning seasoned, dressed, or flavored. It is commonly employed to describe food that has been seasoned with condiments, herbs, or sauces. The forms change to reflect gender and number: condito (masculine singular), condita (feminine singular), conditi (masculine plural), and condite (feminine plural).

In culinary contexts, condito appears in phrases such as pasta condita or pesce condito, and in sentences like una pasta condita con olio d’oliva or un pesce condito con limone. The word is primarily used in Italian; when translated into English, it is typically rendered as “seasoned,” “flavored,” or “dressed with [condiments].”

Etymology and usage notes: the term derives from the Italian verb condire, meaning to season or dress. The participle retains standard Italian adjective agreement, so its form adapts to the noun it modifies. In Italian cooking terminology, condito conveys that a dish has been prepared with seasonings or sauces rather than being served plain.

Other notes: condIto is not commonly used as a standalone proper noun in mainstream sources. It is chiefly a culinary descriptor within Italian-language contexts, and its usage outside Italian-speaking communities is typically limited to translations in recipes and cookbooks.

See also: condire, condimento, cucina italiana.