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aceto

/aˈtʃe.to/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

vinegar

  • a sour liquid used in cooking

In a sentence

Nell'insalata metto poco aceto.

I put little vinegar in the salad.

Preferisci l'aceto balsamico o quello di vino?

Do you prefer balsamic vinegar or wine vinegar?

Questa salsa non ha aceto.

This sauce has no vinegar.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
acetomasculine · singular
acetimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually uncountable when talking about the substance.
  • Common types: aceto balsamico, aceto di vino, aceto di mele.
  • Use with mettere/aggiungere + aceto in recipes.
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