Progresso - Principiante - Unità 12

a traditional American dessert made with a pastry crust filled with sliced apples, sugar, and spices, often served warm and accompanied by ice cream or whipped cream

crostata di mele

meat from the back or sides of a pig, preserved by salt or smoke, usually sliced in thin narrow pieces

bacon

a shop that sells books and usually stationery

libreria

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

bottiglia

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

pane

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

burro

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

cavolo

a small container or bottle used for carrying water or other liquids, typically used by hikers, campers, or soldiers

cantimplora

a hot or cold beverage made from cocoa powder, milk or water, and sweetener, such as sugar

cacao (caldo)

a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice

curry

a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores

cliente

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

dessert

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

dieta

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

entrata

a door, path, etc. through which one can enter a building or place

entrata

a way that enables someone to get out of a room, building, or a vehicle of large capacity

uscita

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

dimenticare

bread that is spread with a mixture of butter and minced or crushed garlic, then toasted or baked until crispy and golden brown

pane all'aglio

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

prosciutto

a hot drink that is made by soaking different fruits, leaves, flowers, etc. in hot water

tisana

a thick, sweet substance we make by boiling fruit with sugar and often eat on bread

marmellata

in a way that does not involve anything additional or beyond what is mentioned

solo

a formal or polite word for referring to a woman

donna

used to show uncertainty or hesitation

forse

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

carne

a list of the different food available for a meal in a restaurant

menu

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

ordinare

(of a machine, equipment, or device) not working correctly and needing repair or maintenance to function properly

a hollow fruit, typically red, green, or yellow, eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked with other food

peperone

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

patata

the period of time happening now, not before or after

il presente

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

privato

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

tirare

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

spingere

a line in which people or vehicles wait for a particular purpose

coda

kept or set apart for a specific purpose or person, typically booked or set aside in advance

riservato

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

riso

a type of sausage that is large, spicy, and is served cold in thin slices, originated in Italy

salame

the act of selling something

vendita

a silver-colored fish often found in both freshwater and saltwater environments

salmone

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

alga

a small dish which is served separately from the main course

contorno

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

segno

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

una fetta

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

snack

liquid food we make by cooking things like meat, fish, or vegetables in water

zuppa

water which is carbonated or fizzy

acqua frizzante

a small dish served before the main course

antipasto

to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

stufare

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

naturale

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

acqua

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metropolitana

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

aspettare

a paste made from finely chopped or ground meat, fish, or vegetables, mixed with spices and sometimes alcohol, served cold and often used as an appetize

pâté

a unit of measuring weight equal to 2.20 pounds or 1000 grams

chilogrammo