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There are currently 567 names in this directory beginning with the letter S.
sabato
nm Saturday
sabbiato
a sandy
saccarina
nf saccharin
saccarosio
nm sucrose
saccata
nf sackful
sacco
nm sack; bag; pranzo al ~ pack-lunch
saggiavino
nm (of cup) winetaster,tastevin
saggina
nf sorghum
sagra
nf festival
sagu
nm sago
salacca
nf sea fish,shad"
salagione
nf salting
salamella
nf small salami
salamoia
nf brine,pickle"
salare
vt to cure; to salt
salatino
nm small savoury,appetizer; cocktail biscuit"
salato
a salted; salty; savoury
salatura
nf salting
saldare
vt to pay
saletta
nf small room
salgemma
nm rock salt
saliera
nf salt-cellar
salino
a salty
salmastro
a salty
salmerino
nm (of trout) charr
salmistrare
vt to corn
salmistrato
a corned
salmonato
a salmon; trota -a salmon trout
salmone
nm salmon
salmonella
nf salmonella
salone
nm reception hall
salsapariglia
nf sarsaparilla
salsiccia
nf sausage
salsicciotto
nm frankfurter
salsiera
nf sauce-boat; gravy boat
salsina
nf (of nibbles) dip
saltare
vt to saute; to stir-fry; (of pancake) to toss
saltato
a saute; tossed
salto
a saute; tossed
salumeria
nf delicatessen; sausage shop
salumi
nmpl cooked cold meats
salumiere
nm cooked cold meats seller
salutare
vt to greet
salute! (alla)
nf cheers!
saluto
nm greeting
salvia
nf (of herb) sage
salvietta
nf napkin
sambuca
nf anisette
sambuco
nm (of tree/wine) elder
samosa
nm samosa; triangular stuffed pastry
San Marzano
nm plum tomato
sandwich
nm sandwich
sangiovese
nm red wine
sangria
nf sangria
sanguinaccio
nm black pudding
sanguinello
nm blood-orange
sanguinolento
a (of steak) rare; underdone
sano
a (of fruit &c) in good condition
sansa
nf marc
santoreggia
nf (of herb) savory
sapa
nf concentrated must
sapere
vi to taste; to savour
sapidita
nf flavour
sapido
a flavoursome
sapodilla
nf sapodilla
saponetta
nf (of soap) cake
saporito
a flavoursome; tasty; savoury
saporoso
a tasty; savoury
saraceno (grano)
a buckwheat
sarda
nf pilchard
sardella
nf pilchard
sardina
nf sardine; pilchard; sardelle
sartu
nm giblets/tomato/parmesan/breadcrumbed rice bake
sassafrasso
nm (of tea) sassafras
satollo
a sated
satureia
nf (of herb) savory
saute
a saute; stir-fried
savoiardo
nm sponge-finger; ladyfinger
sbattere
vt to mix; to beat; to whisk
sbattitore
nm mixer; beater
sbattiuova
nf egg-whisk; egg beater
sbattuta
nf (of eggs &c) beating
sbattuto
nm (of eggs &c) beaten
sbianchire
vt to blanch
sboccare
vt (of wine cork flotsam) to remove
sbocconcellare
vt (of food) to pick at; to nibble
sbollgntare
vt to blanch; to parboil
sbollire
vi to go off the boil
sbramare
vt (of rice) to hull
sbriciolare
vt (of biscuits &c) to crumble
sbrinamento
nm (of freezer) defrosting
sbrinare
vt (of freezer) to defrost
sbrinatore
nm (of fridge) defroster
sbucciapatate
nm potato peeler
sbucciatore
nm peeler
sbucpiare
vt to peel; to skin
sbudellare
vt (of game/fish &c) to clean; to gut; to gill
sbuzzare
vt (of game/fish &c) to clean; to gut; to gill
scadenza (data di)
nf expiry date; sell-by date
scadere
vi to go past sell-by date
scaduto
a off; stale; bad; overdate
scaglia
nf (of almond &c) flake
scagliare
vt (of fish) to scale; to flake
scaglioso
a scaly; flaky scala nf stairs
scalcare
vt to carve
scalco
nm carving knife
scaldabiberon
nm bottle warmer
scaldapiatti
nm hotplate; dishwarmer
scaldare
vt to heat; to warm
scaldarsi
vi to heat up; to heat through
scaldavivande
nm chafingdish; hotplate; dishwarmer
scalogno
nm shallot
scaloppa
nf escalope
scaloppina
nf escalope; thin veal slice; ~e alla perugina (of veal) chicken liver/croQtons-garnished
scampi
nmpl scampi
scampo
nm Dublin Bay prawn; scampi
scannatoio
nm abattoir
scantinato
nm basement
scappato
a (of skewered meat) barbecued
scappellare
vt (of mushroom) to remove cap
scardola
nf freshwater fish,rudd"
scarnire
vt (of bone) to remove flesh
scarola
nf endive
scarpetta
nf (of plate cleaning) mop of bread
scarpino
rim fried onion/anchovy paste
scarsezza
nf scarcity; shortage
scarsita
nf scarcity; shortage
scarti
nmpl scraps; offal
scartozeto
nm creamed small batter pudding
scatolame
nm tinned food
scatoletta
nf small box; small tin; small can
scegliere
vt (of eggs &c) to grade; to select; to choose
scelta
nf (of option/quality) choice
scelto
a (of meat) choice
scheggia
nf (of glass &c) chip
scheggiare
vt (of glass &c) to chip
schiaccianoci
nm nutcrackers
schiacciapatate
nm potato masher
schiacciare
vt (of nuts) to crack; (of tube &c) to squeeze; to mash; (of fruit) to crush
schiacciata
nf regional flat cake/bread
schiacciato
a flat; (of garlic &c) crushed
schiarire
vt (of beer) to fine
schiaritura
nf (of brewing) fining
schidione
nm skewer
schienale
nm (of animal) bone marrow
schifezze
nfpl junk-food
schinco
nm (of veal) whole shin
schiuma
nf (of drinks) froth
schiumare
vt`to make frothy; to de-froth; to de-scum
schiumarola
nf skimmer
schiumoso
a (of drinks) frothy
schizzo
nm (of milk &c quantity) dash; splash
sciabica
nf moorhen
sciacquare
vt (of dishes &c) to rinse
sciacquata
nf (of dishes &c) rinse
sciacquatura
nf (of dishes &c) dishwater
sciadocco
nm (of citrus fruit) shaddock
sciapo
a (of savour) tasteless
scimmia
nf monkey
sciogliere
vt to dissolve; to melt
scipito
a tasteless
sciroppare
vt to syrup
sciroppato
a syrup-ed
sciroppo
nm syrup
sciropposo
a syrupy
sciula piena
nf stuffed onion
scodella
nf bowl
scoglio (allo)
a (of platter) mixed seafood
scoiattolo
nm squirrel
scolabottiglie
nm bottle drainer
scolainsalata
nm salad-shaker
scolapasta
nm colander
scolapiatti
rim plate-rack
scolare
vt to strain; to drain
scombro
nm sea fish,mackerel"
scomparto
nm (of fridge) compartment
scongelare
vt (of food) to defrost
sconsigliato
a not recommended
scontato
a concessionary
sconto
rim discount; concession
scontrino
rim (of cloakroom) ticket; receipt
scopa
nf (of brush) broom
scorpena
nf peel; rind; peeling
scorpenode
nf sea fish,scorpion fish"
scorza
nf peel; rind; peeling
scorzonera dolce
nf (of root vegetable) salsify; scorzonera
scotch
rim (of whisky) scotch
scottare
vt to blanch; to parboil
scottato
a blanched; parboiled
scotto
a overcooked,overdone"
scovolino
nm bottle-brush
scozzese
a (of whisky) scotch
scremare
vt to cream-off; to skim
scremato
a skimmed; low-fat
scrematrice
nf creamer
screwdriver
nm screwdriver,vodka/orange cocktail"
scrocchiare
vi (of biscuit &c) to crumble; to crunch
scrofa
nf sow
scrollare
vt (of bottle) to shake
scultore
nm (of person) carver
scuocere
vt to overcook
scuola
nf (of cookery) school
scuotere
vtr agitate; to shake
scuro
a dark; (of beer) stout; brown ale; abito ~ black tie; formal dress; suits
seccare
vt to cure; to dry
secchiello
nm (of ice) bucket; (of wine) cooler
seconda scelta (di)
nf (of meat cuts &c) cheap
secondo
nm main course
sedare
vt (of thirst/hunger) to quench; to assuage
sedere
vi (of table &c) to sit down
sedersi
vi (of table &c) to sit down; (of souffle) to collapse
sedia
nf dining-room chair; -a rotelle wheelchair
sedile
nm long soft wall-seat
seduto
a seated
segale (segala)
nf rye
seghettato
a serrated
sego
nm suet; (of candles) tallow
segreteria telefonica
nf answer machine sei adv six
self-service
nm self-service
sella
nf (of lamb &c) saddle
selvaggina
nf (of wild) game
selvatico
a wild; cipollmela -a crab-apple; susina -a damson; (of smell) gamy
selz
nm seltzer
seme
nm seed; stone; pip; (of cocoa) bean; senza -i seedless
semifino
nm rice for soups
semifreddo
nm (of need to keep cold) cake; pudding
semigrasso
a semi-fat
semino
nm pip
semipieno
a half-full
semola
nf semolina; bran
semolato
a (of sugar)caster
semolino
nm semolina
senape
nf mustard; french mustard
sentore
nm (of flavour) hint senza prep without; free-of
separare
vt to separate
sepiola
nf mollusc,cuttlefish"
sepolina
nf mollusc,cuttlefish"
sepolino
nm squid
seppia
nf mollusc,cuttlefish"
sera
nf evening; buona -! good evening!
serata
nf evening; night
serpentaria
nf tarragon
servire
vt to serve; to dish up; to pour-out; (of food) to help
servizi
nmpl toilets; WC
sesamo
nm sesame
setacciare
vt to sieve; to sift
setacciatura
nf sifting
setaccio
nm sieve
sete
nf thirst
sette
a seven
settembre
nm September
sfare
vt to unpack
sfilatino
nm baguette; french loaf
sfilettare
vt (of fish) to fillet
sfincione
nm sicilian pizza
sfoglia
nf pastry; flaky pastry
sfogliatella
nf crystallized fruit/ricotta-ed puff pastry
sfogliatina
nf puff pastry
sfogo
nm (of fish) sole
sformato
nm (of cheese &c) flan; shape; mould; (of vegetables) pudding/souffle
sfornare
vt to remove from oven
sfornato
a fresh-baked; straight out of the oven
sfriggere
vi to sizzle
sfrigolante
a sizzling
sfuso
a (of sweets &c) loose; unpackaged; (of butter) melted; (of wine) on-tap; unbottled
sgassato
a (of champagne &c) flat
sghiacciare
vt to thaw sgocciolare vt (of bottle) to empty; vito drip
sgocciolatoio
nm plate-rack; draining-board
sgocciolatura
nf dripping; drips; drops
sgombrare
vt (of room) to vacate
sgombro
nm sea fish,mackerel"
sgonfiarsi
vi (of souffle) to collapse
sgranare
vt (of peas &c) to shell; to hull
sgranellare
vt (of bunch of grapes) to pick individual grape
sgranellatura
nf (of bunch of gf2pes) picking of individual grape
sgranocchiare
vt to munch
sgrassare
vt to skim-off fat; (of meat &c) to trim
sguattera
nf kitchen-maid
sguattero
nm kitchen-boy
sgusciare
vt (of nuts/shrimps &c) to hull; to shell; to peel
sgusciato
a (of nuts/shrimps &c) hulled; shelled; peeled
shaker
nm cocktail-shaker
sherry
nm sherry
shopping
nm shopping
siciliano
a Sicilian
siesta
nf siesta
sifone
nm (of soda) syphon
sigaraia
nf cigar seller
sigaretta
nf cigarette
sigaretto
nm cigarillo
sigaro
nm cigar; cheroot; ~ avana Havana
signora
nf (of address) waitress
signore
nm (of address) waiter; a (of wine) fine; excellent
signorina
nf (of address) waitress
single bar
nm singles bar
siringa
nf syringe
sistemare
vt (of table &c) to arrange
sistemazione
nf (of table &c) arrangement; accommodation
slabbrare
vt (of crockery/glass) to chip
smacchiatore
nm scouringpowder; stain-remover
smaltato
a enamelled
smaltatura
nf enamelling
smalto
a enamel
smeriglio
nm sea fish,porbeagle shark"
smezzare
vt to cut in half; (of drink) to consume half
smielare
vt (of honeycomb) to extract the honey
sminuzzare
vt (of vegetables) to shred
sminuzzatoio
vt (of vegetables) shredder
smoccolare
vt (of candle) to snuff out
smoccolatoio
nm candle snuffer
smoking
nm dinner-jacket
smontare
vi (of souffle) to collapse; (of gravy &c) to go runny
smorzare
vt (of lamp) to dim; (of thirst) to quench; (of candle) to extinguish
smozzicare
vt to nibble; to (rub) into small pieces
snack
nm snack; nibble
snack-bar
nm snack bar
snocciolare
vt (of nuts &c) to stone; to pit
snocciolato
a (of olives) pitted
snocciolatoio
nm stoner
snocciolatura
nf stoning; pitting
sobbollire
vi to simmer; to start to boil
sobriamente
adv in moderation
sobrieta
nf temperance
sobrio
a sober
soccoscio
nm flank
sodezza
nf firmness
sodo
a firm; hard; (of egg) hard-boiled
soffiato
a (of rice) puffed
soffice
a soft; (of bread) doughy
soffione
nm dandelion
soffriggere
vt (of frying) to saute; to brown
soffritto
nm (of frying) browned; (of garnish) oil-fried herbed onions
sofisticare
vt (of wine/food) to adulterate
sofisticato
a (of wine/food) adulterated
soiree
nf soiree
soldo
nm coin; -i money
sole
nm sun
solidificarsi
vi (of butter) to harden; to congeal; to set _ solido a (of lard &c) hard
solleticare
vt (of appetite) to whet
solubile
a (of coffee &c) instant
somaro
nm ass
sommelier
nm/f sommelier; wine-waiter
soppressa
nf (of cold pork) pressed head/skin; pork/beef/garlic salami
sopraffino
a delicious; top-rate
sopreccedenza
nf glut
sorba selvatica
nf rowanberry
sorbettiera
nf (of equipment) sorbet-maker
sorbetto
nm sorbet; water-ice
sorbire
vt to sip
sorgente
nf (of water) spring; (of water) well
sorgiva
nf spring; -o a spring; acqua -a spring water
sorgo
nm Indian millet; sorghum
sorseggiare
vt to sip; to drink slowly
sorso
nm sip; swig; mouthful; nip
sorvegliante
nm/f (of carpark &c) attendant
sosta vietata
nf no parking
sostanza
nf sustenance
sostanzioso
a nourishing
sottaceti
nmpl pickle
sotterranea
nf subway; tube; metro
sottigliezza
nf sharpness; fine ness
sottile
a thin; (of blade) sharp,keen"
sotto
a pickled
sottobicchiere
nm beer-mat; coaster
sottobttiglia
nf coaster
sottocoppa
nm saucer
sottofiletto
nm sirloin
sottopentola
sottopentola
sottopiatto
nm table-mat
sottoprezzo
a cut-price
sottovuoto
a vacuum-packed
souffle
nm souffle
sovrabbondanza
nf glut
sovrapprezzo
nm (of price) extra charge
spadellare
vi to be busy cooking
spaghettata
nf spaghetti-feast
spaghettini
nmpl long very-thin spaghetti
spagna
nf alfalfa,lucerne"
spalla
nf (of meat) shoulder; collar; economy; (of beef) chuck steak; (of pork) hand; ~ di San Secondo smoked shoulder of pork
spalmabile
a (of cheese &c) spread
spalmare
vt (of butter &c) to spread
spandere
vt to spill
spannare
vt to skim
spannocchiare
vt to shell; to husk
spannocchio
nm king prawn; imperial prawn
spappolare
vt (of fruit/ vegetables) to pulp; to crush
spappolato
a (of vegetables) mushy
sparecchiare
vt (of table) to clear
spargere
vt to sprinkle
spargipepe
nm pepper-pot
spargisale
nm salt-cellar
spargizucchero
nm sugar caster
spatola
nf spatula; fish-slice
specialita
nf speciality
speck
nm smoked herbed ham
spegnere
vt (of thirst) to quench; to slake; (of candle) to extinguish; to blow out
spegnitoio
nm (of candle) snuffer
spellare
vt (of animal) to skin spellato a (of animal) skinned
spennellare
vt (of pastry &c) to brush [with milk &c] spelta ,nf (of wheat) spelt"
sperlano
nm (of fish) smelt
spettacolo
nm (of cabaret) show; performance; entertainment
spezia
nf spice; -e miste mixed spice
speziare
vt to spice
speziato
a spiced
spezzato
a (of peas) split
spezzettare
vt (of biscuit &c) to break-up
spiaggia
nf'(bf seaside) beach
spianare
vt (of pastry) to flatten; to roll out
spianatoia
nf pastry-board
spianatoio
nm rolling-pin
spicchio
nm (of garlic) clove; (of orange) segment; (of cake) slice
spiedino
nm skewer; kebab
spiga
nf (of wheat) ear
spignattare
vi to be busy cooking
spigola
(branzino) nf(nm) sea fish,bass"
spillare
vt (of draught beer) to pull
spilluzzicare
vt (of food) to nibble; to pick at
spinare
vt to bone
spinarolo
nm sea fish,spiny dogfish"
spinato
a (of fish &c) boned
spirito
nm spirits; alcohol
spolare
vt (of fruit) to de-pulp
spoletina (alla)
a from Spoleto
spolu
,eratura
spolverare
vt (of cake/furniture) to dust; to sprinkle; (of housework) to dust
spolverata
nf (of icing-sugar &c) dusting; sprinkling
spolverino
nm (of sugar &c) sifter; (of housework) duster
spolverizzare
vt (of cake &c) to dust (with); to sprinkle (with)
spolvero
nm (of icing-sugar) dusting
sporta
nf basketful; bagful; shopping basket/bag
sportello automatico
nm cash-machine
sportivo
a (of dress) informal
sprat
to nm sprat
spremere
vt to squeeze; (of grapes) to press
spremiaglio
nm garlic-crusher
spremiagrumi
nm squeezer
spremifrutta
nm (of oranges &c) juice extractor
spremilimoni
nm lemon- squeezer
spremitura
nf pressing; (of orange) squeezing; (of oil) pressing
spremuta
nf squeezing
spremuto
a squeezed; pressed
spruzzare
vt (of water &c) to sprinkle; (of icing-sugar &c) to dust
spruzzata
nf (of drink) splash
spruzzatina
nf (of drink) small splash; (of lemon) squeeze
spruzzo
nm sprinkling; dash
spugnola gialla
nf (of mushroom) morel
spuma
nf (of drinks) froth
spumante
nm sparkling wine
spumare
vi to froth; to foam
spumeggiante
a (of wine) sparkling
spumone
nm whipped-cream/egg dessert; soft whipped cream ice-cream
spumosita
nf frothiness
spumoso
a frothy
spuntino
nm snack; nibbles; collation; light meal
sputacchiera
nf spittoon
squadro
nm sea fish,angelfish
squagliare
vt (of butter &c) to melt
squalo
nm sea fish,shark; ~ nasuto mackerel shark"
squama
nf (of fish) scale
squamare
vt (of fish) to scale
squisitezza
nf delicacy; (of dish) treat
squisito
a delicious
staccare
vt to detach
staccio
nm sieve
stagionare
vt (of wine/cheese &c) to mature; to age
stagionato
a (of wine/cheese &c) mature; aged; seasoned;
stagionatura
nf (of cheese &c) maturing
stagno
nm (of metal) tin
stagnola
nf kitchen foil
stambecco
nm (of goat) ibex
stamigna (stamina)
nf muslin
stampino
nm (of pastry &c) shaped cutter; mould; shape
stampo
nm (of pastry &c) shaped cutter; mould; shape; (of bread-making) tin
stantio
a (of bread &c) stale
stappare
vt to uncork
stappatura
nf (of bottle) opening
Stati Uniti
nmpl United States (of America)
stazione del pullman
nf coach-station
stecca
nf (of chocolate) bar; (of cigarettes) pack; skewer
steccare
vt (of lamb &c) to stick
stecchino
nm toothpick; (of barley-sugar &c) stick
stella
nf (of restaurant &c rating) star; rosette
stellette
nfpl star-shaped pasta
stelline
nfpl star-shaped pasta
stendere
vt (of pastry) to roll out
sterilizzato
a sterilized
steward
nm steward
stilton
nm Stilton
stinco
nm (of pork) knuckle; shin
stomaco
nm stomach
stopposo
a (of meat/beans) stringy
storione
nm sturgeon
stout
nf (of beer) stout
straccadenti
nm tooth-pick; hard biscuit
stracchiate
a (of eggs) scrambled
stracciatella
nf chocolate-chip ice-cream; parmesan/egg-ed soup
straccio
nm cloth; teacloth; duster
stracolmo
a (of spoonful) heaped; to-the-brim
stracotto
rim red-wined beef stew
stracuocere
vt to overcook
strapazzato
a (of eggs) scrambled
strato
nm layer; tier; topping; torta a -i layer-cake
stravecchio
a (of cheese) ripe; mature; (of parmesan cheese) 3 years old; (of wine) mature; aged; (of vinegar) over 20 years old
stravecchione
a (of parmesan cheese) 4 years old strinare vt (of fowl/feathers) singe
strinato
a (of fowl/feathers) singed
striscia
nf strip; flitch
strizzata
nf squeeze; wring
strofinaccio
nm dishcloth; floorcloth; teacloth
strofinare
vt (of floor &c) to scrub; (of pan) to scour
strozzapreti
nm small gnocchi
strudel
nm strudel
strumento
nm implement
strutto
nm lard; pork fat
struzzo
nm ostrich
stufa
nf stove; ~ a carbone charcoal-burner; ~ a lenga wood-burner (stove)
stufaiola
nf casserole
stufare
vt to stew; to braise
stufatino
nm stew; ragout
stufato
nm stew; a stewed
stura
nf (of bottle) uncorking
sturabottiglie
nm corkscrew
sturamento
nm (of bottle) uncorking
sturare
nf (of bottle) to uncork
stuzzicadenti
nm toothpick; cocktail-stick
stuzzicamento
nm (of appetite) whetting
stuzzicante
a appetizing
stuzzicare
vt (of appetite) to whet
stuzzicarsi
vi to pick teeth
stuzzichino
nm nibble,appetizer; snack"
succedaneo
nm (of coffee &c) substitute
succhiare
vt to suck
succosita
nf (of fruit) juiciness
succoso
a (of fruit) juicy
succulento
a succulent; tasty; juicy
succulenza
nf succulence; tastiness; juiciness
sufficiente
a sufficient
sugherello
nm sea fish,scad
sughero
nm (of bottle) cork
sugna
nf lard; pork fat
sugo
nm juice; sauce; gravy; (of cooking) liquor; ~ alla bolognese Bolognese sauce,minced beef/tomato/onion sauce; ~ al lepre hare sauce"
sugosita
nf juiciness
sugoso
a juicy
sultanina
nf currant; sultana
superalcolici
nmpl hard liquor
supermarket
nm supermarket
supermercato
nm supermarket
supplementare
a additional; (of car-park) overflow
supplemento
nm (of price) extra charge
suppli
nm rice/mince/tomato/mushroom-ball; rice croquette
supreme
nm supreme; the best
surgelamento
nm deep freezing
surgelare
vt to deep-freeze; to quick-freeze
surgelato
a deep-frozen; quick-frozen; (of food) convenience
surgelatore
nm deep-freeze
surriscaldare
vt to overheat
surriscaldarsi
vi to overheat
surrogato
a inferior substitute; ersatz
sushi
nm sushi; raw-fish rice balls
svaporato
a (of beer) flat
sventramento
nm (of fish) to gutting; (of fowl) to drawing
sventrare
vt (of fish) to gut; (of fowl) to draw
svinare
vt (of wine) to draw off (from barrel)
svitamento
nm unscrewing
svitare
vt to unscrew
svizzera
nf hamburger
svizzero
a (of cheese &c) Swiss
svuotare
vt to scoop out
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