il pasto

the meal

→ il

phrase Uncommon #12,497

the meal Can refer to a meal or a mealtime; the plural is i pasti.

IT: Il pasto è pronto.

EN: The meal is ready.

When the meal is ready, I'll arrive.

I'll arrive when the meal is ready.

The bell rang during the meal.

The meal was excellent.

Breakfast is the main meal of the day, you know.

— The Big Sick - Il matrimonio si può evitare... l'amore no (2017)

I’d like coffee after the meal.

Coffee comes after the meal.

We ordered the meal.

If you agree, I’ll serve you the meal.

— Quasi amici - Intouchables (2011)

Thanks for the meal!

— Suzume (2022)

The meal was excellent but very expensive.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Serve the meal on a plate.

Thanks for the meal.

Coffee comes after the meal.