Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminare) - Cucina e Sapori

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bill

[sostantivo]

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

bolletta

Ex: The bill included detailed charges for each item they ordered .Il **conto** includeva addebiti dettagliati per ogni articolo che hanno ordinato.

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tip

[sostantivo]

the additional money we give someone such as a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for the services they have given us

mancia

Ex: He forgot to leave a tip for the hairdresser after his haircut , so he went back to the salon to give it to her .Si è dimenticato di lasciare una **mancia** per la parrucchiera dopo il taglio di capelli, quindi è tornato al salone per dargliela.

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to grate

[Verbo]

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

munire di grata

Ex: He carefully grated chocolate to sprinkle on top of the dessert .Ha **grattugiato** con cura il cioccolato per spolverarlo sopra il dessert.

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heat

[sostantivo]

a state of having a higher than normal temperature

caldo

Ex: The heat in the tropical forest was humid and stifling .Il **caldo** nella foresta tropicale era umido e soffocante.

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to mix

[Verbo]

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

mescolare

Ex: The baker diligently mixed the batter to ensure a smooth and uniform texture for the cake .Il fornaio ha **mescolato** diligentemente l'impasto per garantire una texture liscia e uniforme per la torta.

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to pour

[Verbo]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

versare

Ex: She poured sauce over the pasta before serving it .Lei **versò** la salsa sulla pasta prima di servirla.

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to put

[Verbo]

to bring someone or something into a particular state or condition

mettere, porre

Ex: They put the audience in a festive mood with their lively performance .Hanno **messo** il pubblico in un'atmosfera festiva con la loro performance vivace.

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cooking

[sostantivo]

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

cucinando

Ex: The secret to good cooking is fresh ingredients .Il segreto di una buona **cucina** sono gli ingredienti freschi.

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homemade

[aggettivo]

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

fatto in casa

Ex: The homemade jam was made from freshly picked berries from the backyard .La marmellata **fatta in casa** era fatta con bacche appena raccolte dal giardino.

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juicy

[aggettivo]

(of food) having a lot of liquid and tasting fresh or flavorful

succoso

Ex: The chef marinated the chicken in a flavorful sauce , resulting in juicy and tender meat .Lo chef ha marinato il pollo in una salsa saporita, ottenendo una carne **succosa** e tenera.

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light

[aggettivo]

(of food) low in sugar, fat, or other rich ingredients, which makes it easily digestible

leggero

Ex: He preferred light meals in the evening to ensure a good night 's sleep .Preferiva pasti **leggeri** la sera per assicurarsi un buon sonno notturno.

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to serve

[Verbo]

to offer or present food or drink to someone

servire

Ex: The cheese is best served at room temperature .Il formaggio è meglio **servito** a temperatura ambiente.

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spicy

[aggettivo]

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

piccante

Ex: They ordered the spicy Thai noodles , craving the intense heat and bold flavors .Hanno ordinato gli spaghetti tailandesi **piccanti**, desiderosi del calore intenso e dei sapori audaci.

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vegan

[aggettivo]

not containing or involving any animal products

vegano, vegetaliano

Ex: The brand offers vegan skincare products.Il marchio offre prodotti per la cura della pelle **vegani**.

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roast

[aggettivo]

(of food) cooked in an oven or over an open flame until the food is browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside

arrosto

Ex: The roast potatoes had a crispy exterior and soft interior.Le patate **arrosto** avevano un esterno croccante e un interno morbido.

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vegan

[sostantivo]

someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs

vegano

Ex: The vegans in the group shared tips and recipes for making vegan versions of their favorite dishes .I **vegani** del gruppo hanno condiviso consigli e ricette per realizzare versioni vegane dei loro piatti preferiti.

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to barbecue

[Verbo]

to grill food over fire, adding flavor with marinades or spices

grigliare

Ex: He spends weekends barbecuing brisket and sausages for his friends .Passa i fine settimana a **grillare** punta di petto e salsicce per i suoi amici.

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bitter

[aggettivo]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

amaro

Ex: Despite its bitter taste , he appreciated the health benefits of eating kale in his salad .Nonostante il suo sapore **amaro**, apprezzava i benefici per la salute di mangiare cavolo nero nella sua insalata.

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saucepan

[sostantivo]

a round metal container, which is deep and has a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

casseruola

Ex: She cleaned the saucepan thoroughly after making a delicious curry .Ha pulito **la pentola** a fondo dopo aver preparato un delizioso curry.

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saucer

[sostantivo]

a shallow round plate of small size used for placing a cup

piattino

Ex: The tea set included six cups , saucers, and a matching teapot .Il servizio da tè includeva sei tazze, **piattini**, e una teiera abbinata.

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flavor

[sostantivo]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

gusto

Ex: The flavor of the soup was enhanced with fresh herbs .Il **sapore** della zuppa è stato esaltato con erbe fresche.

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cafeteria

[sostantivo]

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

caffetteria

Ex: We usually have lunch in the school cafeteria.Di solito pranziamo nella **caffetteria** della scuola.

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fresh

[aggettivo]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

fresca

Ex: He picked a fresh apple from the tree , ready to eat .Ha colto una mela **fresca** dall'albero, pronta da mangiare.

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pan

[sostantivo]

a metal container with a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

padella

Ex: After cooking , he washed the pan and set it aside to dry .Dopo aver cucinato, ha lavato la **padella** e l'ha messa da parte per asciugare.

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takeaway

[sostantivo]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

cibo da asporto

Ex: The best takeaway I ’ve had in years was from a local sushi place .Il miglior **takeaway** che ho avuto negli anni è stato da un locale sushi.

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taste

[sostantivo]

the sense that we feel when we put food in our mouth

gusto

Ex: The taste of the exotic fruit was a pleasant surprise .Il **gusto** del frutto esotico è stata una piacevole sorpresa.

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tasty

[aggettivo]

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

saporito

Ex: The street vendor sold tasty snacks like hot pretzels and roasted nuts .Il venditore ambulante vendeva snack **gustosi** come pretzel caldi e noci tostate.

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frying pan

[sostantivo]

a flat-bottomed pan with low sides and a long handle, typically used for frying and browning foods

padella per friggere

Ex: After frying bacon in the pan, she used the drippings to make a savory sauce for the dish.Dopo aver fritto il bacon nella **padella**, ha usato i grassi per fare una salsa saporita per il piatto.

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glass

[sostantivo]

a container that is used for drinks and is made of glass

bicchiere

Ex: They happily raised their glasses for a toast.Hanno allegramente alzato i loro **bicchieri** per un brindisi.

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vegetarian

[sostantivo]

someone who avoids eating meat