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.

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