tòfona

This is the 4926th most frequent Catalan word.


tòfona

Truffle.


Here, 'tòfona' is used to refer to a type of fungi that grows underground and is highly valued in gastronomy.

He trobat una tòfona mentre passejava pel bosc.

I found a truffle while walking in the forest.


In this sentence, 'tòfona' signifies the flavor derived from truffles, typically used in culinary contexts.

Vam menjar pasta amb oli de tòfona per sopar.

We ate pasta with truffle oil for dinner.


Here, 'tòfona' is metaphorical, referring to the activity of searching for truffles, often symbolizing keen senses or skill.

El seu nas és tan afinat que podríem dir que és com un caçador de tòfones.

His sense of smell is so sharp that we could say he is like a truffle hunter.