Mangiare, Bere e Servire Cibo - Tipi di pasto

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

colazione

a meal that is eaten after the regular breakfast, typically as a mid-morning snack or additional meal

seconda colazione, brunch

a substantial and hearty meal traditionally eaten in the morning

colazione completa, colazione sostanziosa

a meal that is consumed during the late-night hours, typically after midnight

colazione di mezzanotte, prima colazione notturna

a type of breakfast food or beverage that is designed to be quickly and easily prepared, often in a powdered or liquid form

colazione istantanea, colazione pronta

a meal that includes champagne or other sparkling wine, often consumed in the morning or as part of a celebratory occasion

colazione a base di champagne, colazione con champagne

a light midday meal, typically lunch

pranzo leggero, spuntino

a meal served late in the morning, as a combination of breakfast and lunch

colazione che si consuma a mattina

a light refreshment or snack, typically enjoyed around 11 a.m., often consisting of tea or coffee accompanied by biscuits, pastries, or similar small treats

spuntino di metà mattina, merenda di metà mattina

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

pranzo

the food such as fruit, sandwiches, etc. taken to work or school

pranzo al sacco

a promotional offer or package from a restaurant, cafe, or food establishment that includes a combination of food items or dishes

offerta pasto, menu promozionale

a light meal with tea including sandwiches and pastries, traditionally served in the afternoon

tè pomeridiano, merenda

a small meal that consists of cakes and tea, eaten in the afternoon

pomeridiano

a meal that includes cakes, bread and butter with tea, eaten in the early evening

cene regali

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

cena, pranzo

a social gathering where guests are invited to a host's home for an evening meal, often accompanied by drinks and conversation

cena, dinner party

a formal or elaborate meal that consists of multiple courses

cena completa, cena a più portate

a meal eaten in the evening, typically lighter than dinner and often the last meal of the day

cena

a late-night meal or late-night dining culture in Hong Kong, where people gather to eat and socialize after midnight

cenone notturno, pasto tarda notte

a small meal or snack that is consumed during the late-night hours, typically after dinner and before bedtime

spuntino di mezzanotte, snack di mezzanotte

a meal that is served on board an aircraft during a flight

pasto aereo, pasto di volo

a large and formal meal for many people, often for a special event

banchetto

an outdoor party during which food, such as meat, fish, etc. is cooked on a metal frame over an open fire

barbecue

a special discounted meal or menu item offered for a limited time

specialità del giorno, menù del giorno

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

buffetto

a light and informal selection of food items served between meals

spuntino, merenda

fancy and carefully prepared food with beautiful presentation and top-notch ingredients

alta cucina, cucina raffinata

a traditional Japanese multi-course meal that showcases seasonal and regional ingredients

kaiseki, cena kaiseki

the meal that people eat during an outing in nature, typically in a park or on a beach

cibo da picnic

a meal or party where each guest brings a dish to share with the group, typically without prior coordination of what dishes will be prepared

pranzo condiviso, cena a sorpresa

a pre-prepared and cooked meal that only needs heating before being ready to be eaten

pasto pronto

a shared meal that is prepared and consumed by a group of people, often within a family or close-knit community

pasto di famiglia, pasto condiviso

a discounted combo meal with a main dish, sides, and a beverage offered at fast food restaurants

pasto valore, menu combinato

the pre-dawn meal consumed by Muslims during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan

suhur, suhoor

the evening meal that Muslims consume to break their fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan

iftar, rotta del digiuno

a small amount of food that is taken into the mouth at one time, often to chew or swallow

morso, pezzetto

a meal that is complete and satisfying

pasto completo, pasto sostanzioso

a light morning meal that typically includes items such as bread, fruits, and coffee, with a focus on simplicity and ease of preparation

colazione continentale, prima colazione continentale

an informal outdoor event where the food is often grilled or barbecued and prepared to be enjoyed in a social gathering

grigliata, barbecue

a meal that consists of jam, cream, and tea with small cakes, eaten in the afternoon

tè alla crema

a traditional British morning meal with eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, tomatoes, black pudding, and toast or fried bread, usually served with tea or coffee

colazione all'inglese, colazione britannica

a meal with fine food or a large meal for many people celebrating a special event

festa

a midday meal or gathering where alcoholic beverages, such as cocktails or wine, are consumed instead of solid food

pranzo liquido, lunch liquido

a midday meal that is typically more formal than a light lunch and is often served in a social or business setting

pranzo, colazione

a big meal

mangiatore

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

pasto

a meal that is pre-cooked and only needs reheating before it is ready to be eaten

pasto pronto

a buffet-style meal with a variety of cold and hot dishes

buffet, smorgasbord

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

spuntino

a feast featuring a variety of delicious dishes that bring immense satisfaction and pleasure to those partaking in it

fare festa, buffet

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

cibo da asporto

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

da asporto

food that is bought from a restaurant, etc. to be eaten elsewhere

per andare

a meal or reception held after a wedding ceremony, typically consisting of a formal sit-down meal with multiple courses

colazione nuziale, pranzo di nozze

a meal that is provided by a restaurant, catering service, or other food establishment to its employees or staff

pasto per il personale, pasto di servizio