Accademico IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Mangiare e bere

to eat or drink something

consumare, divorare

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

divorare, ingoiare

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

ingerire, assorbire

to eat small amounts of food often

sgranocchiare, mangiare a piccoli bocconi

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

sgranocchiare

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 take a small portion or specimen of something for examination, testing, or as a representation of a larger whole

assaggiare

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

spuntino

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

fare festa, festeggiare

to consume a drink or liquid food

bere, consumare

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

bere

to give someone or something food and other things which are needed in order to grow, live, and maintain health

nutrire

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

assecondare

to chew on something persistently

rosicchiare, mordere

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

ingoiare

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

to satisfy one's thirst

saziare, spegnere