Meaning
aperitif; pre-dinner drink
- a drink taken before a meal
- the social pre-dinner time with drinks and snacks
In a sentence
Prendiamo un aperitivo prima di cena.
Let's have an aperitif before dinner.
Fate l'aperitivo in centro stasera?
Are you going for an aperitif downtown tonight?
Oggi non faccio l'aperitivo con i colleghi.
Today I'm not going for an aperitif with my colleagues.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| aperitivo | masculine · singular |
| aperitivi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italy, aperitivo often includes small snacks, not only a drink.
- Common with fare: fare aperitivo means to go for pre-dinner drinks.
- Plural is aperitivi.