primavera

¹ American  

[pree-muh-vair-uh] / ˌpri məˈvɛər ə /

noun

1. a central American tree, Cybistax donnell-smithii, of the bignonia family, having showy, tubular yellow flowers.

2. Also called white mahogany.  the hard, yellowish-white wood of this tree, used for making furniture.

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primavera ² American  

[pree-muh-vair-uh, pree-mah-ve-rah] / ˌpri məˈvɛər ə, ˌpri mɑˈvɛ rɑ /

adjective

Italian Cooking.

1. prepared with a variety of chopped or minced vegetables.

   pasta primavera.

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Etymology

Origin of primavera¹

1890–95; < Spanish: literally, spring; so called from its early flowering; primaveral

Origin of primavera²

Apparently ellipsis from Italian alla primavera in the style of springtime; primaveral

Example Sentences

Desde la primavera, ha tenido que mandar más de 2000 dólares para cubrir esos mismos gastos, algo que ha podido hacer al trabajar más horas al día.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2023

This version, brimming with herbs, spinach, asparagus and peas, is an ode to spring, like a baked pasta primavera in its richest form.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2023

Yet, in 2011, Barbara Damrosch unearthed a recipe in Italian culinary instructor and historian Giuliano Bugialli’s “Bugialli on Pasta” that could be seen as a precursor to modern pasta primavera.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

He developed a delicious take on pasta primavera using spring-forward produce like asparagus, mint, and pea shoots and his signature pasta shape.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2022

"Ecco la primavera, Signor!" she said, with a smile.

From The Master-Christian by Corelli, Marie