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Italian Phrase

Come evitare incendi in cucina?

/ˈkɔ.me e.viˈta.re inˈtʃɛn.di in kuˈtʃi.na/
Meaning"How to avoid fires in the kitchen?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks for advice or methods to prevent fires from happening while cooking, a common safety concern in households.

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When to use

Use this question when discussing home safety, cooking tips, or when you want to gather recommendations on how to keep the kitchen fire‑free.

Grammar Breakdown

Comeevitareincendiincucina?

1

Come (How)

Interrogative adverb used at the beginning of a question to ask about the manner or method.

2

Evitare (to avoid)

Infinitive verb that follows 'come' to express the action to be avoided.

3

Incendi (fires)

Plural noun; 'incendio' means fire, and the plural is used because many types of fire hazards can occur.

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In cucina (in the kitchen)

Prepositional phrase indicating location; 'cucina' is a feminine noun meaning kitchen.

🗨In Conversation

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Come evitare incendi in cucina?

How can we avoid kitchen fires?

È importante non lasciare mai il fuoco incustodito, controllare le manopole del gas e tenere un estintore a portata di mano.

It's important never to leave the flame unattended, check the gas knobs, and keep a fire extinguisher within reach.

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Common Mistakes

  • Come fare incendi in cucina?

    Use 'evitare' (to avoid) instead of 'fare' (to do) when asking about prevention.

  • Come evitare fuoco in cucina?

    Use the plural 'incendi' because you are referring to any fire hazard, not a single fire.

  • Come evitare incendi cucina?

    The preposition 'in' is required before 'cucina' to indicate location.

Alternatives

  • Quali sono i consigli per prevenire gli incendi in cucina?

    What are the tips to prevent kitchen fires?

  • Come si può ridurre il rischio di incendi in cucina?

    How can one reduce the risk of kitchen fires?

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Cultural Tip

In many Italian homes the stove runs on gas, so checking for leaks, using proper cookware, and never leaving oil or water boiling unattended are essential habits. Italian law also requires a fire extinguisher (estintore) in the kitchen of public restaurants, and many families keep a small one at home as a precaution.