digestivo
digestif, after-dinner drink
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/didʒesˈtiːvo/
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Cultural Note
The digestivo is the ritual closing act of an Italian meal. Popular choices include limoncello (from the Amalfi Coast), grappa (grape brandy from northern Italy), and various amari (herbal bitters). It's usually offered by the host or the restaurant, and refusing one can seem like you didn't enjoy the meal. The belief that these drinks genuinely aid digestion is deeply held.
📝 Example Sentences
Dopo una cena cosi abbondante, ci vuole un digestivo.
After such a generous dinner, a digestif is needed.
Un limoncello come digestivo e perfetto.
A limoncello as a digestif is perfect.
Il grappa e un digestivo forte ma tradizionale.
Grappa is a strong but traditional digestif.