Italian Phrase
Sì, questa ricetta è completamente vegana.
Meaning
This phrase is a direct and clear affirmation that a particular recipe adheres entirely to vegan principles. It emphasizes that there are no animal products whatsoever in the ingredients, leaving no room for doubt.
When to use
You would use this phrase when someone asks about the dietary suitability of a dish, specifically if it's vegan. It's perfect for confirming the status of a recipe you've prepared, found, or are discussing, especially in a culinary context.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sì,questaricettaècompletamentevegana.
Sì
'Sì' means 'yes' and is a common affirmative response in Italian. It's a simple and direct way to agree or confirm something.
Questa
'Questa' is a feminine singular demonstrative adjective meaning 'this'. It must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies, in this case, 'ricetta'.
Ricetta
'Ricetta' means 'recipe' and is a feminine noun. It's important to remember its gender for correct adjective and article agreement.
È (essere)
'È' is the third-person singular form of the verb 'essere' (to be). It's used here to state a characteristic or identity of the recipe.
Completamente
'Completamente' is an adverb meaning 'completely' or 'entirely'. Adverbs typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, providing more detail about how something is done or to what extent.
Vegana
'Vegana' is the feminine singular form of the adjective 'vegano' (vegan). Like 'questa', it must agree in gender and number with the noun 'ricetta' it describes.
🗨In Conversation
Questa torta è vegana?
Is this cake vegan?
Sì, questa ricetta è completamente vegana.
Yes, this recipe is completely vegan.
✕Common Mistakes
Sì, questo ricetta è completamente vegano.
The word 'ricetta' (recipe) is feminine, so the demonstrative adjective must be 'questa' (this, feminine) not 'questo' (this, masculine).
Sì, questa ricetta è completamente vegano.
The adjective 'vegano' must agree in gender with 'ricetta' (feminine), so it should be 'vegana'.
Sì, questa ricetta completamente è vegana.
The adverb 'completamente' (completely) typically precedes the adjective it modifies ('vegana') or follows the verb 'essere' (è) but usually before the adjective, not between the verb and the adjective.
↔Alternatives
Sì, è una ricetta vegana al cento per cento.
Yes, it's a 100% vegan recipe.
Assolutamente, non contiene ingredienti animali.
Absolutely, it doesn't contain animal ingredients.
Confermo, è totalmente vegetale.
I confirm, it's totally plant-based.
Cultural Tip
Veganism is a growing trend in Italy, especially among younger generations and in larger cities. While traditional Italian cuisine is rich in meat and dairy, there's an increasing awareness and availability of vegan options. When dining out, it's always good to confirm with the staff, as 'vegetariano' (vegetarian) might sometimes be confused with 'vegano' (vegan) by those less familiar with the distinction.