scuro : (- da sera) formal dress; dinner-jacket; suits
salame : nm salami; sausage; – fabriano pork/veal salami; – di,felino pork/garlic/whitewine salami; – fiorentina coarse-cut pork salami; – genovese pork/veal salami; – milano white-wined porkbeef garlic salami; – napoletano pork/beef spicy salami; – sardo Sardinia
salagione : nf salting
salacca : nf sea fish: shad
sala : nf room; lounge; hall; – d’aspetto waiting room; ~ per banchetti banqueting hall; – da ballo ball-room; – conferenze conference room; – fumatori smokingroom; – interna lounge bar; private bar; – da pranzo dining-room; – da te tea-room
sake„ : nm sake; rice wine
sagu : nm sago
sagra : nf festival
saggina : nf sorghum
saggiavino : nm (of cup) winetaster, tastevin, tate-vin
sacco : nm sack; bag; pranzo al ~ pack-lunch
sacchetto : nm bag; – per congelare freezer-bag
saccata : nf sackful
saccarosio : nm sucrose
saccarina : nf saccharin
sabbiato : a sandy
sabato : nm Saturday
svuotare : vt to scoop out
svizzero : a (of cheese &c) Swiss
svizzera : nf hamburger
svitare : vt to unscrew
svitamento : nm unscrewing
svinare : vt (of wine) to draw off (from barrel)
sventrare : vt (of fish) to gut; (of fowl) to draw
sventramento : nm (of fish) to gutting; (of fowl) to drawing
svaporato : a (of beer) flat
susina : nf plum; – asiatica cherry-plum; – selvatica damson
sushi : nm sushi; raw-fish rice balls
surrogato : a inferior substitute; ersatz
surriscaldarsi : vi to overheat
surriscaldare : vt to overheat
surgelatore : nm deep-freeze
surgelato : a deep-frozen; quick-frozen; (of food) convenience
surgelare : vt to deep-freeze; to quick-freeze
surgelamento : nm deep freezing
supreme : nm supreme; the best
suppli : nm rice/mince/tomato/mushroom-ball; rice croquette
supplemento : nm (of price) extra charge
supplementare : a additional; (of car-park) overflow
supermercato : nm supermarket
supermarket : nm supermarket
superalcolici : nmpl hard liquor
sultanina : nf currant; sultana
sugoso : a juicy
sugosita : nf juiciness
sugo : nm juice; sauce; gravy; (of cooking) liquor; ~ alla bolognese Bolognese sauce, minced beef/tomato/onion sauce; ~ al lepre hare sauce
sugna : nf lard; pork fat
sughero : nm (of bottle) cork
sugherello : nm sea fish: scad, horse mackerel
sufficiente : a sufficient
succulenza : nf succulence; tastiness; juiciness
succulento : a succulent; tasty; juicy
succoso : a (of fruit) juicy
succosita : nf (of fruit) juiciness
succo : nm juice; – concentrato (of orange &c) squash
succhiare : vt to suck
succedaneo : nm (of coffee &c) substitute
stuzzichino : nm nibble, appetizer; snack
stuzzicarsi : vi to pick teeth
stuzzicare : vt (of appetite) to whet
stuzzicante : a appetizing
stuzzicamento : nm (of appetite) whetting
stuzzicadenti : nm toothpick; cocktail-stick
sturare : nf (of bottle) to uncork
sturamento : nm (of bottle) uncorking
sturabottiglie : nm corkscrew
stura : nf (of bottle) uncorking
stufato : nm stew; a stewed
stufatino : nm stew; ragout
stufare : vt to stew; to braise
stufaiola : nf casserole
stufa : nf stove; ~ a carbone charcoal-burner; ~ a lenga wood-burner (stove)
struzzo : nm ostrich
strutto : nm lard; pork fat
strumento : nm implement
strudel : nm strudel
strozzapreti : nm small gnocchi
strofinare : vt (of floor &c) to scrub; (of pan) to scour
strofinaccio : nm dishcloth; floorcloth; teacloth
strizzata : nf squeeze; wring
striscia : nf strip; flitch
strinato : a (of fowl/feathers) singed
stravecchione : a (of parmesan cheese) 4 years old strinare vt (of fowl/feathers) singe
stravecchio : a (of cheese) ripe; mature; (of parmesan cheese) 3 years old; (of wine) mature; aged; (of vinegar) over 20 years old
strato : nm layer; tier; topping; torta a -i layer-cake
strapazzato : a (of eggs) scrambled
stracuocere : vt to overcook
stracotto : rim red-wined beef stew
stracolmo : a (of spoonful) heaped; to-the-brim
straccio : nm cloth; teacloth; duster
stracciatella : nf chocolate-chip ice-cream; parmesan/egg-ed soup
stracchino : nm soft fresh cow’s milk cheese
stracchiate : a (of eggs) scrambled
straccadenti : nm tooth-pick; hard biscuit
stoviglie : nfpl crockery; kitchenware; tableware; dishes; – da forno ovenware
stout : nf (of beer) stout
storione : nm sturgeon
stopposo : a (of meat/beans) stringy
stomaco : nm stomach
stoccafisso : nm dried cod, stockfish °
stinco : nm (of pork) knuckle; shin
stilton : nm Stilton
steward : nm steward
sterilizzato : a sterilized
stendere : vt (of pastry) to roll out
stelline : nfpl star-shaped pasta
stellette : nfpl star-shaped pasta
stella : nf (of restaurant &c rating) star; rosette
stecchino : nm toothpick; (of barley-sugar &c) stick
steccare : vt (of lamb &c) to stick
stecca : nf (of chocolate) bar; (of cigarettes) pack; skewer
stazione del pullman : nf coach-station
Stati Uniti : nmpl United States (of America)
starna : nf grey partridge; – di montagna nf greycock
stappatura : nf (of bottle) opening
stappare : vt to uncork
stantio : a (of bread &c) stale
stampo : nm (of pastry &c) shaped cutter; mould; shape; (of bread-making) tin
stampino : nm (of pastry &c) shaped cutter; mould; shape
stamigna (stamina) : nf muslin
stambecco : nm (of goat) ibex
stagnola : nf kitchen foil
stagno : nm (of metal) tin
stagione : nm season; alta – high season; bassa ~ low season; di – of the season; seasonal; fuori – out of seaso
stagionatura : nf (of cheese &c) maturing
stagionato : a (of wine/cheese &c) mature; aged; seasoned; ripe
stagionare : vt (of wine/cheese &c) to mature; to age
staccio : nm sieve
staccare : vt to detach
squisito : a delicious
squisitezza : nf delicacy; (of dish) treat
squamare : vt (of fish) to scale
squama : nf (of fish) scale
squalo : nm sea fish: shark; ~ nasuto mackerel shark
squagliare : vt (of butter &c) to melt
squadro : nm sea fish: angelfish, monkfish
sputacchiera : nf spittoon
spuntino : nm snack; nibbles; collation; light meal
spumoso : a frothy
spumosita : nf frothiness
spumone : nm whipped-cream/egg dessert; soft whipped cream ice-cream
spumeggiante : a (of wine) sparkling
spumare : vi to froth; to foam
spumante : nm sparkling wine
spuma : nf (of drinks) froth
spugnola gialla : nf (of mushroom) morel
spruzzo : nm sprinkling; dash
spruzzatina : nf (of drink) small splash; (of lemon) squeeze
spruzzata : nf (of drink) splash
spruzzare : vt (of water &c) to sprinkle; (of icing-sugar &c) to dust
spremuto : a squeezed; pressed
spremuta : nf squeezing
spremitura : nf pressing; (of orange) squeezing; (of oil) pressing
spremilimoni : nm lemon- squeezer
spremifrutta : nm (of oranges &c) juice extractor
spremiagrumi : nm squeezer
spremiaglio : nm garlic-crusher
spremere : vt to squeeze; (of grapes) to press
sprat : to nm sprat
sportivo : a (of dress) informal
sportello automatico : nm cash-machine
sporta : nf basketful; bagful; shopping basket/bag
spolvero : nm (of icing-sugar) dusting
spolverizzare : vt (of cake &c) to dust (with); to sprinkle (with)
spolverino : nm (of sugar &c) sifter; (of housework) duster
spolu,,eratura : nf (of icing sugar) dusting; sprinkling
spolverata : nf (of icing-sugar &c) dusting; sprinkling
spolverare : vt (of cake/furniture) to dust; to sprinkle; (of housework) to dust
spoletina (alla) : a from Spoleto
spolare : vt (of fruit) to de-pulp
spirito : nm spirits; alcohol
spinato : a (of fish &c) boned
spinarolo : nm sea fish: spiny dogfish
spinare : vt to bone
spinaci : nmp/ spinach; – in foglia leaf-spinach
spina : nf tap; (of fish) bone; – dorsale (of animal) backbone; alla – (of beer) draught; uva – gooseberry
spilluzzicare : vt (of food) to nibble; to pick at
spillare : vt (of draught beer) to pull
spigola : (branzino) nf(nm) sea fish: bass
spignattare : vi to be busy cooking
spiga : nf (of wheat) ear
spiedo : nm skewer; (of roasting) spit; allo – barbecued
spiedino : nm skewer; kebab
spicchio : nm (of garlic) clove; (of orange) segment; (of cake) slice
spianatoio : nm rolling-pin
spianatoia : nf pastry-board
spianare : vt (of pastry) to flatten; to roll out
spiaggia : nf'(bf seaside) beach
spezzettare : vt (of biscuit &c) to break-up
spezzato : a (of peas) split
spezzatino : nm stew; highlyspiced stew; olio; – con patate hotpot
spezzatino : nm stew; highlyspiced stew; olio; – con patate hotpot
speziato : a spiced
speziare : vt to spice
spezia : nf spice; -e miste mixed spice
spettacolo : nm (of cabaret) show; performance; entertainment
spesa : nf expenditure; cost; shopping; groceries; dividere le -e to go dutch; -e fisse standing charge; ae ° professionali business expenses; non badare a -e to spare no expense; to push the boat out spesso a thick
sperlano : nm (of fish) smelt
spennellare : vt (of pastry &c) to brush [with milk &c]
spelta : nf (of wheat) spelt
spellare : vt (of animal) to skin spellato a (of animal) skinned
spegnitoio : nm (of candle) snuffer
spegnere : vt (of thirst) to quench; to slake; (of candle) to extinguish; to blow out
speck : nm smoked herbed ham
specialita : nf speciality
spazzola : nf brush; – per le briciole crumbs-brush
spatola : nf spatula; fish-slice
spargizucchero : nm sugar caster
spargisale : nm salt-cellar
spargipepe : nm pepper-pot
spargere : vt to sprinkle
sparecchiare : vt (of table) to clear
spappolato : a (of vegetables) mushy
spappolare : vt (of fruit/ vegetables) to pulp; to crush
spannocchio : nm king prawn; imperial prawn
spannocchiare : vt to shell; to husk
spannare : vt to skim
spandere : vt to spill
spalmare : vt (of butter &c) to spread
spalmabile : a (of cheese &c) spread
spalla : nf (of meat) shoulder; collar; economy; (of beef) chuck steak; (of pork) hand; ~ di San Secondo smoked shoulder of pork
Spagna : nf Spain; pan di – sponge cake; Madeira cake
spagna : nf alfalfa, lucerne
spaghettini : nmpl long very-thin spaghetti
spaghetti : nmpl spaghetti; ; – tricolore plain/spinach/tomato spaghetti
spaghettata : nf spaghetti-feast
spadellare : vi to be busy cooking
sovrapprezzo : nm (of price) extra charge
sovrabbondanza : nf glut
souffle : nm souffle
sottovuoto : a vacuum-packed
sottoprezzo : a cut-price
sottopiatto : nm table-mat
sottopentola : sottopentola
sottolio (sott’olio) : a in-oil; pickled
sottofiletto : nm sirloin
sottocoppa : nm saucer
sottobttiglia : nf coaster
sottobicchiere : nm beer-mat; coaster
sotto : a pickled
sottile : a thin; (of blade) sharp, keen
sottigliezza : nf sharpness; fine ness
sotterranea : nf subway; tube; metro
sottaceto (sott’aceto) : a p&led
sottaceti : nmpl pickle
sostenere : vt to nourish; (of liquor) to hold one’s drink
sostanzioso : a nourishing
sostanza : nf sustenance
sosta vietata : nf no parking
sorvegliante : nm/f (of carpark &c) attendant
sorso : nm sip; swig; mouthful; nip
sorseggiare : vt to sip; to drink slowly
sorseggiare : vt to sip; to drink
sorgo : nm Indian millet; sorghum
sorgiva : nf spring; -o a spring; acqua -a spring water
sorgente : nf (of water) spring; (of water) well
sorbire : vt to sip
sorbetto : nm sorbet; water-ice
sorbettiera : nf (of equipment) sorbet-maker
sorba selvatica : nf rowanberry
sopreccedenza : nf glut
sopraffino : a delicious; top-rate
soppressa : nf (of cold pork) pressed head/skin; pork/beef/garlic salami
sommelier : nm/f sommelier; wine-waiter
somaro : nm ass
solubile : a (of coffee &c) instant
solleticare : vt (of appetite) to whet
solidificarsi : vi (of butter) to harden; to congeal; to set _ solido a (of lard &c) hard
sole : nm sun
soldo : nm coin; -i money
soiree : nf soiree
sole soia : nf soy, soya-bean; salsa di – soya sauce
sogliola : di Dover nf Dover sole; – limanda lemon
sofisticato : a (of wine/food) adulterated
sofisticare : vt (of wine/food) to adulterate
soffritto : nm (of frying) browned; (of garnish) oil-fried herbed onions
soffriggere : vt (of frying) to saute; to brown
soffione : nm dandelion
soffice : a soft; (of bread) doughy
soffiato : a (of rice) puffed
sodo : a firm; hard; (of egg) hard-boiled
sodio : nm sodium; bicarbonato di – sodium bicarbonate
sodezza : nf firmness
soda : nf (of fizzy drink/washing-washing soda; whisky e – whisky and soda
soccoscio : nm flank
sobrio : a sober
sobrieta : nf temperance
sobriamente : adv in moderation
sobbollitura : nf simmer °
sobbollire : vi to simmer; to start to boil
snocciolatura : nf stoning; pitting
snocciolatoio : nm stoner
snocciolato : a (of olives) pitted
snocciolare : vt (of nuts &c) to stone; to pit
snack-bar : nm snack bar
snack : nm snack; nibble
smozzicare : vt to nibble; to (rub) into small pieces
smorzare : vt (of lamp) to dim; (of thirst) to quench; (of candle) to extinguish
smontare : vi (of souffle) to collapse; (of gravy &c) to go runny
smoking : nm dinner-jacket
smoccolatoio : nm candle snuffer
smoccolare : vt (of candle) to snuff out
sminuzzatoio : vt (of vegetables) shredder
sminuzzare : vt (of vegetables) to shred
smielare : vt (of honeycomb) to extract the honey
smezzare : vt to cut in half; (of drink) to consume half
smeriglio : nm sea fish: porbeagle shark
smalto : a enamel
smaltatura : nf enamelling
smaltato : a enamelled
smacchiatore : nm scouringpowder; stain-remover
slabbrare : vt (of crockery/glass) to chip
sistemazione : nf (of table &c) arrangement; accommodation
sistemare : vt (of table &c) to arrange
siringa : nf syringe
single bar : nm singles bar
signorina : nf (of address) waitress
signore : nm (of address) waiter; a (of wine) fine; excellent
signora : nf (of address) waitress
sigaro : nm cigar; cheroot; ~ avana Havana
sigaretto : nm cigarillo
sigaretta : nf cigarette
sigaraia : nf cigar seller
sifone : nm (of soda) syphon
siesta : nf siesta
sidro : nm cider; ~ di pere perry; acquavite di – marc; applejack
siciliano : a Sicilian
shopping : nm shopping
sherry : nm sherry
shaker : nm cocktail-shaker
sgusciato : a (of nuts/shrimps &c) hulled; shelled; peeled
sgusciare : vt (of nuts/shrimps &c) to hull; to shell; to peel
sguattero : nm kitchen-boy
sguattera : nf kitchen-maid
sgrassare : vt to skim-off fat; (of meat &c) to trim
sgranocchiare : vt to munch
sgranellatura : nf (of bunch of gf2pes) picking of individual grape
sgranellare : vt (of bunch of grapes) to pick individual grape
sgranare : vt (of peas &c) to shell; to hull
sgranare : vt (of peas &c) to shell; to hull
sgonfiarsi : vi (of souffle) to collapse
sgombro : nm sea fish: mackerel
sgombrare : vt (of room) to vacate
sgocciolatura : nf dripping; drips; drops
sgocciolatoio : nm plate-rack; draining-board
sghiacciare : vt to thaw sgocciolare vt (of bottle) to empty; vito drip
sgassato : a (of champagne &c) flat
sfuso : a (of sweets &c) loose; unpackaged; (of butter) melted; (of wine) on-tap; unbottled
sfrigolante : a sizzling
sfriggere : vi to sizzle
sfornato : a fresh-baked; straight out of the oven
sfornare : vt to remove from oven
sformato : nm (of cheese &c) flan; shape; mould; (of vegetables) pudding/souffle
sfogo : nm (of fish) sole
sfogliatina : nf puff pastry
sfogliatella : nf crystallized fruit/ricotta-ed puff pastry
sfoglia : nf pastry; flaky pastry
sfilettare : vt (of fish) to fillet
sfilatino : nm baguette; french loaf
sfincione : nm sicilian pizza
sfare : vt to unpack
settembre : nm September
sette : a seven
sete : nf thirst
setaccio : nm sieve
setacciatura : nf sifting
setacciare : vt to sieve; to sift
sesamo : nm sesame
servizio : nm service; service charge; (of tea/cutlery/crockery) service; set; (of sessions) sitting; ~ all’americana place-mats; – compreso service included; – a domicilio home-delivery; – da scalo (of utensils) carvers
servizi : nmpl toilets; WC
servire : vt to serve; to dish up; to pour-out; (of food) to help
serpentaria : nf tarragon
serata : nf evening; night
sera : nf evening; buona -! good evening!
seppia : nf mollusc: cuttlefish
sepolino : nm squid
sepolina : nf mollusc: cuttlefish
sepiola : nf mollusc: cuttlefish
separare : vt to separate
sentore : nm (of flavour) hint senza prep without; free-of
senape : nf mustard; french mustard
semolino : nm semolina
semolato : a (of sugar) caster
semola : nf semolina; bran
semipieno : a half-full
semino : nm pip
semigrasso : a semi-fat
semifreddo : nm (of need to keep cold) cake; pudding
semifino : nm rice for soups
seme : nm seed; stone; pip; (of cocoa) bean; senza -i seedless
selz : nm seltzer
selvatico : a wild; cipollmela -a crab-apple; susina -a damson; (of smell) gamy
selvaggina : nf (of wild) game
sella : nf (of lamb &c) saddle
self-service : nm self-service
segreteria telefonica : nf answer machine sei adv six
sego : nm suet; (of candles) tallow
seghettato : a serrated
segale (segala) : nf rye
seduto : a seated
sedile : nm long soft wall-seat
sedia : nf dining-room chair; -a rotelle wheelchair
sedersi : vi (of table &c) to sit down; (of souffle) to collapse
sedere : vi (of table &c) to sit down
sedare : vt (of thirst/hunger) to quench; to assuage
sedano : nm celery; head of celery; gambo di – stick of celery; – rapa celeriac
secondo : nm main course
seconda scelta (di) : nf (of meat cuts &c) cheap
secco : a (of fruit &c) dried; (of wine) dry; molto – extra dry
secchiello : nm (of ice) bucket; (of wine) cooler
seccare : vt to cure; to dry
scuro : a dark; (of beer) stout; brown ale; abito ~ black tie; formal dress; suits
scuotere : vtr agitate; to shake
scuola : nf (of cookery) school
scuocere : vt to overcook
scultore : nm (of person) carver
scrollare : vt (of bottle) to shake
scrofa : nf sow
scrocchiare : vi (of biscuit &c) to crumble; to crunch
screwdriver : nm screwdriver, vodka/orange cocktail
scrematrice : nf creamer
scremato : a skimmed; low-fat
scremare : vt to cream-off; to skim
scozzese : a (of whisky) scotch
scovolino : nm bottle-brush
scotto : a overcooked, overdone
scottato : a blanched; parboiled
scottare : vt to blanch; to parboil
scotch : rim (of whisky) scotch
scorzonera dolce : nf (of root vegetable) salsify; scorzonera
scorza : nf peel; rind; peeling
scorpenode : nf sea fish: scorpion fish
scorpena : nf peel; rind; peeling
scorpenode : nf sea fish: scorpion fish
scorpena : nf sea fish: scorpion fish`
scorfano (a) : nm(f) sea fish: scorpion fish; – rosso sea fish: scorpion fish
scopa : nf (of brush) broom
scontrino : rim (of cloakroom) ticket; receipt
sconto : rim discount; concession
scontato : a concessionary
sconsigliato : a not recommended
scongelare : vt (of food) to defrost
scomparto : nm (of fridge) compartment
scomparto : nm (of ice) ice-box scondito a plain; unseasoned; (of salad) undressed
scombro : nm sea fish: mackerel
scolare : vt to strain; to drain
scolapiatti : rim plate-rack
scolapasta : nm colander
scolainsalata : nm salad-shaker
scolabottiglie : nm bottle drainer
scoiattolo : nm squirrel
scoglio (allo) : a (of platter) mixed seafood
scodella : nf bowl
sciula piena : nf stuffed onion
sciropposo : a syrupy
sciroppo : nm syrup
sciroppato : a syrup-ed
sciroppare : vt to syrup
scipito : a tasteless
sciogliere : vt to dissolve; to melt
scimmia : nf monkey
sciapo : a (of savour) tasteless
sciadocco : nm (of citrus fruit) shaddock
sciacquatura : nf (of dishes &c) dishwater
sciacquata : nf (of dishes &c) rinse
sciacquare : vt (of dishes &c) to rinse
sciabica : nf moorhen
schizzo : nm (of milk &c quantity) dash; splash
schiumoso : a (of drinks) frothy
schiumarola : nf skimmer
schiumare : vt`to make frothy; to de-froth; to de-scum
schiuma : nf (of drinks) froth
schinco : nm (of veal) whole shin
schifezze : nfpl junk-food
schienale : nm (of animal) bone marrow
schidione : nm skewer
schiaritura : nf (of brewing) fining
schiarire : vt (of beer) to fine
schiacciato : a flat; (of garlic &c) crushed
schiacciata : nf regional flat cake/bread
schiacciare : vt (of nuts) to crack; (of tube &c) to squeeze; to mash; (of fruit) to crush
schiacciapatate : nm potato masher
schiaccianoci : nm nutcrackers
scheggiare : vt (of glass &c) to chip
scheggia : nf (of glass &c) chip
scheda magnetica : nf card key; – telefonica phonecard
scelto : a (of meat) choice
scelta : nf (of option/quality) choice
scegliere : vt (of eggs &c) to grade; to select; to choose
scatoletta : nf small box; small tin; small can
scatolame : nm tinned food
scatola : nf box; tin; can; (of tea) caddy; in – (of shrimps &c) potted
scartozeto : nm creamed small batter pudding
scarti : nmpl scraps; offal
scarsita : nf scarcity; shortage
scarsezza : nf scarcity; shortage
scarpino : rim fried onion/anchovy paste
scarpetta : nf (of plate cleaning) mop of bread
scarola : nf endive
scarnire : vt (of bone) to remove flesh
scardola : nf freshwater fish: rudd
scappellare : vt (of mushroom) to remove cap
scappato : a (of skewered meat) barbecued
scantinato : nm basement
scannatoio : nm abattoir
scampo : nm Dublin Bay prawn; scampi
scampi : nmpl scampi
scamorza : nf soft cow’s milk cheese
scaloppina : nf escalope; thin veal slice; ~e alla perugina (of veal) chicken liver/croQtons-garnished
scaloppa : nf escalope
scalogno : nm shallot
scaldavivande : nm chafingdish; hotplate; dishwarmer
scaldarsi : vi to heat up; to heat through
scaldare : vt to heat; to warm
scaldapiatti : nm hotplate; dishwarmer
scaldabiberon : nm bottle warmer
scalco : nm carving knife
scalcare : vt to carve
scaglioso : a scaly; flaky scala nf stairs
scagliare : vt (of fish) to scale; to flake
scaglia : nf (of almond &c) flake
scaduto : a off; stale; bad; overdate
scadere : vi to go past sell-by date
scadenza (data di) : nf expiry date; sell-by date
scadente : a (of wine) rough; coarse; liquore – hooch
sbuzzare : vt (of game/fish &c) to clean; to gut; to gill
sbudellare : vt (of game/fish &c) to clean; to gut; to gill
sbucciatore : nm peeler
sbucpiare : vt to peel; to skin
sbucciapatate : nm potato peeler
sbrinatore : nm (of fridge) defroster
sbrinare : vt (of freezer) to defrost
sbrinamento : nm (of freezer) defrosting
sbriciolare : vt (of biscuits &c) to crumble
sbramare : vt (of rice) to hull
sbollire : vi to go off the boil
sbollgntare : vt to blanch; to parboil
sbocconcellare : vt (of food) to pick at; to nibble
sboccare : vt (of wine cork flotsam) to remove
sbianchire : vt to blanch
sbattuto : nm (of eggs &c) beaten
sbattuta : nf (of eggs &c) beating
sbattiuova : nf egg-whisk; egg beater
sbattitore : nm mixer; beater
sbattere : vt to mix; to beat; to whisk
savoiardo : nm sponge-finger; ladyfinger
saute : a saute; stir-fried
satureia : nf (of herb) savory
satollo : a sated
sassafrasso : nm (of tea) sassafras
sartu : nm giblets/tomato/parmesan/breadcrumbed rice bake
sardo : a Sardinian; strong ewe’s milk cheese
sardina : nf sardine; pilchard; sardelle
sardella : nf pilchard
sarda : nf pilchard
saraceno (grano) : a buckwheat
saporoso : a tasty; savoury
saporito : a flavoursome; tasty; savoury
sapore : nm flavour; taste; – picante spiciness
saponetta : nf (of soap) cake
sapone : nm’goap
sapodilla : nf sapodilla
sapido : a flavoursome
sapidita : nf flavour
sapere : vi to taste; to savour
sapa : nf concentrated must
santoreggia : nf (of herb) savory
sansa : nf marc
sano : a (of fruit &c) in good condition
sanguinolento : a (of steak) rare; underdone
sanguinello : nm blood-orange
sanguinaccio : nm black pudding
sangue : nf blood; al – (of steak) rare; underdone
sangria : nf sangria
sangiovese : nm red wine
sandwich : nm sandwich
San Marzano : nm plum tomato
sampietro : nm sea fish: dory, John Dory, St Peter’s fish
samosa : nm samosa; triangular stuffed pastry
sambuco : nm (of tree/wine) elder
sambuca : nf anisette
salvietta : nf napkin
salvia : nf (of herb) sage
saluto : nm greeting
salute! (alla) : nf cheers!
salutare : vt to greet
salumiere : nm cooked cold meats seller
salumi : nmpl cooked cold meats
salumeria : nf delicatessen; sausage shop
salto : a saute; tossed
saltimbocca : nm ham/saged fried veal (‘jump in the mouth’)
saltato : a saute; tossed
saltare : vt to saute; to stir-fry; (of pancake) to toss
salsina : nf (of nibbles) dip
salsiera : nf sauce-boat; gravy boat
salsicciotto : nm frankfurter
salsiccia : nf sausage
salsapariglia : nf sarsaparilla
salsa : nf sauce; gravy; relish; – di lamponi Melba sauce; – di noce ground walnuts/butter/ cream sauce; – piccante salsa; barbecue sauce; – tonnata tuna mayonnaise; ~ verde herb thickened vinaigrette
salone : nm reception hall
salmonella : nf salmonella
salmone : nm salmon
salmonato : a salmon; trota -a salmon trout
salmistrato : a corned
salmistrare : vt to corn
salmi : nm game ragout; salmi; lepre in – jugged hare
salmerino : nm (of trout) charr
salmastro : a salty
salino : a salty
saliera : nf salt-cellar
salgemma : nm rock salt
saletta : nf small room
sale : nm salt; – da cucina cooking-salt; – fino (- da tavola) table-salt; – marino sea-salt; sotto – (of meat) corned
saldare : vt to pay
salatura : nf salting
salato : a salted; salty; savoury
salatino : nm small savoury, appetizer; cocktail biscuit
salare : vt to cure; to salt
salamoia : nf brine, pickle
salamella : nf small salami
salame : nm salami; sausage; – fabriano pork/veal salami; – di,felino pork/garlic/whitewine salami; – fiorentina coarse-cut pork salami; – genovese pork/veal salami; – milano white-wined porkbeef garlic salami; – napoletano pork/beef spicy salami; – sardo Sardinia
salagione : nf salting
salacca : nf sea fish: shad
sala : nf room; lounge; hall; – d’aspetto waiting room; ~ per banchetti banqueting hall; – da ballo ball-room; – conferenze conference room; – fumatori smokingroom; – interna lounge bar; private bar; – da pranzo dining-room; – da te tea-room
sake„ : nm sake; rice wine
sagu : nm sago
sagra : nf festival
saggina : nf sorghum
saggiavino : nm (of cup) winetaster, tastevin, tate-vin
sacco : nm sack; bag; pranzo al ~ pack-lunch
sacchetto : nm bag; – per congelare freezer-bag
saccata : nf sackful
saccarosio : nm sucrose
saccarina : nf saccharin
sabbiato : a sandy
sabato : nm Saturday
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