Translation of Italian word "degustare" to English
degustare
/de.gusˈta.re/
How to use
Implying a sensory experience, often used in food and wine contexts.
🇬🇧 English
to taste, to sample
Example
Abbiamo degustato vari formaggi tipici della regione.
We sampled various regional typical cheeses.
Il sommelier degustate il vino rosso prima di servirlo.
The sommelier tastes red wine before serving.
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Common phrases
- degustare un vino— to taste a wine
- degustare un piatto— to taste a dish
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Frequency rank: #667 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "degustare" mean?▼
The Italian word "degustare" means "to taste, to sample" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Assaggiare per giudicare la qualità." (which translates as "We sampled various regional typical cheeses.").
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