aperitivo
aperitif, pre-dinner drink
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/aperiˈtiːvo/
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Cultural Note
Aperitivo is Italy's beloved pre-dinner ritual, typically between 6 and 8 PM. In Milan it often becomes 'apericena' -- a generous buffet of food included with your drink that can replace dinner entirely. The Aperol Spritz and Negroni are the most iconic aperitivo drinks.
📝 Example Sentences
Facciamo un aperitivo prima di cena?
Shall we have an aperitivo before dinner?
L'aperitivo a Milano e un rito sociale irrinunciabile.
Aperitivo in Milan is an unmissable social ritual.
Un Aperol Spritz e perfetto per l'aperitivo.
An Aperol Spritz is perfect for aperitivo.