Mangiare, bere e servire cibo - Eating

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

mangiare

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

inghiottire

to eat or drink something

prendere

to eat or drink something

consumare

to be able to recognize the flavor of something by eating or drinking it

assaporare

to lightly or minimally eat or taste a small portion of something

toccare

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

provare

to consume a drug, medication, or substance in a specified manner, such as swallowing, inhaling, or injecting

prendere

to take food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it

ingerire

the act of eating, drinking, or utilizing edible items for sustenance or pleasure

consumo

to have dinner

cenare

to have a meal, typically at home or in a specified location, rather than going out to eat at a restaurant

cenare in casa

to have dinner in a restaurant or at someone else's home

cena fuori

to have a meal at home, in contrast to eating at a restaurant or ordering takeout

mangiare a casa

to eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home

mangiare fuori

to eat until one is completely satisfied

riempirsi

to complete the entire portion of a meal

finire

to successfully swallow or ingest food or drink

ingoiare

to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

indulgere

to eat snacks or light meals

spuntare

to eat lunch, particularly at a restaurant

pranzare

to have a meal early in the morning

fare colazione

to participate in consuming food

partecipare a

to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

finire

to consume a drink or liquid food

bere

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

mordere

to consume food quickly and without taking the time to chew it thoroughly

ingoiare

used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating

Buon appetito!

to chew energetically or noisily

masticare rumorosamente

to eat or swallow something with difficulty or reluctance

deglutire a fatica

to chew or bite down on something with a strong, audible, and repeated motion

mordere

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

masticare

to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

croccare

to eat something with a lot of enjoyment and finish it all

divorare

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities

divorare

to eat small amounts or particular kinds of food, especially to lose weight

seguire una dieta

to start eating with enthusiasm

iniziare a mangiare

to rapidly and completely consume food or drink

bere d'un sorso

to consume completely, especially in reference to food

mangiare tutto

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

ingoiare

to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

ingoiare

to drink something, especially an alcoholic beverage, enthusiastically, and in large quantities

sorseggiare avidamente

to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something

leccare

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

masticare

to eat small amounts of food often

sgranocchiare

to nibble or eat small amounts of food in a hesitant or cautious manner

beccare

to eat only a small amount of food

rosicchiare

to fully appreciate and enjoy the flavor or aroma of a food or drink as much as possible, particularly by slowly consuming it

assaporare

to eat or drink quickly or eagerly

ingoiare

to eat a small amount of food between meals, typically as a quick and informal meal

spuntinare

to transfer or serve food using a spoon, typically involving scooping or lifting with kitchen tools

versare

to eat something quickly and voraciously

divorare

to eat and drink abundantly, often as part of a celebration or special occasion

fare festa

to drink or eat excessively

abbuffarsi

to eat excessively, especially to the point that makes one feel sick or uncomfortable

esagerare con il cibo

to eat greedily and in large quantities

abbuffarsi

to consume a large quantity of food

mangiare tutto

to eat a lot and quickly, often in a greedy or indulgent way

ingozzarsi

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

sorbire