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Posted on 15 May 2009 by tomatocasual.com

Traveling Abroad? Learn How to Say Tomato!

say By Vanessa Richins

Someday soon I dream of traveling around the world.

I am fascinated by other cultures, especially the foods and languages.

In fact, I have a dream of being able to read and write in 11 different languages. So far I know English, Spanish at an intermediate level, and a bit in a few other languages.

As I was idly thinking tonight, I realized that I only knew how to say tomato in 2 different languages – English and Spanish. How would I ever survive in another country if I didn’t know how to ask for my favorite vegetable?

I hopped on over to Google to use their translator. It features 42 languages. When I typed in “I want to grow a tomato”, I learned that I need to say “Voglio crescere un pomodoro.” when in Italy.

Without further ado, here are their translations for the word “tomato”.