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Antipasti: meaning, definitions and examples

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antipasti

 

[ an-ti-pas-tee ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Italian cuisine

Antipasti refers to the traditional Italian appetizer course. It usually includes a variety of small dishes that are served before the main meal. Common antipasti items can include cured meats, olives, cheeses, marinated vegetables, and seafood. The purpose of antipasti is to stimulate the appetite and set the stage for the meal to come. In Italian dining, it is customary to enjoy these dishes with family and friends, promoting social interaction and enjoyment.

Synonyms

appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, starters

Examples of usage

  • We ordered a platter of antipasti to share.
  • The restaurant specializes in authentic Italian antipasti.
  • Antipasti is a great way to start an Italian dinner.
  • I love trying different types of antipasti at Italian festivals.

Translations

Translations of the word "antipasti" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aperitivos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค‚เคŸเฅ€เคชเคพเคธเฅเคŸเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Antipasti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ antipasti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝั‚ั–ะฟะฐัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ antipasti

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒ‘ใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท antipasti

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antipasti

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท antipasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆํ‹ฐํŒŒ์Šคํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุชูŠุจุงุณุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antipasti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ antipasti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ€่ƒƒ่œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ antipasti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ antipasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚ะธะฟะฐัั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒžแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ antipasti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antipasti

Etymology

The term 'antipasti' originates from the Italian language, where 'anti-' means 'before' and 'pasto' means 'meal'. It literally translates to 'before the meal,' which perfectly describes its role in Italian dining culture. Historically, the practice of serving appetizers has existed since ancient Roman times, where small dishes were prepared to tantalize the palate before the main courses. Over the centuries, different regions of Italy have developed their own variations of antipasti, incorporating local ingredients and culinary traditions. As Italian cuisine spread worldwide, antipasti became a beloved feature in many Italian-American restaurants, showcasing the diversity of flavors and textures that epitomize the Italian culinary experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,431, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.