Food vocabulary in Italy
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Introduction
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Food vocabulary in Italy? LEARN THE MOST USED WORDS
Check out these food vocabulary tips widely used in Italy in restaurants.
- Antipasti: are the appetizers and entrees;
- Formaggi: these are cheeses, which are generally very tasty;
- Primo piatto: it is a hot dish, usually a pasta, which can be gnocchi, lasagna, pasta, etc;
- Secondo piatto: is the main dish, usually with fish or red or white meat.
- Contorno: usually it is the salads or cooked vegetables that accompany the main dish;
- Caffé: Italians are very fond of having coffee, preferably espresso, right after the meal;
- Digestive: can be a liquor or wine, which serves as an accompaniment at the end of meals;
- Dolce: dessert, which can even be a cake or cookie, for example.
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Conclusion
Food vocabulary in Italy. Ready to travel to Italy? Don’t forget to print our vocabulary guide, and buon viaggio!
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