Coloquialverb
spizzicare
to snack, to nibble, to pick at food
Equivalente formal
fare uno spuntino
Ejemplos en contexto
"Non ho fame, voglio solo spizzicare qualcosa."
"I'm not hungry, I just want to nibble on something."
"Abbiamo spizzicato un po' di salumi e formaggi."
"We snacked on some cured meats and cheeses."
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Nota cultural
Spizzicare is the art of casual eating — a few olives here, a piece of bread there. It's central to the aperitivo culture, where food accompanies drinks in a relaxed, social setting.
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