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abbinamento

/ab.bi.naˈmen.to/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 19,364

Meaning

combination; pairing

  • matching of two things
  • good combination of colors, clothes, or flavors
  • pairing between food and drink

In a sentence

Questo abbinamento di sapori è perfetto.

This combination of flavors is perfect.

Ti piace questo abbinamento con il vino?

Do you like this pairing with the wine?

L'abbinamento non funziona bene.

The combination doesn't work well.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
abbinamentomasculine · singular
abbinamentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Very common in fashion, design, and food.
  • With food, often means pairing: abbinamento vino-cibo.
  • Can be concrete or abstract.

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