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condimento

/kon.diˈmen.to/noun · masculineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 18,762

Meaning

dressing, seasoning

  • a substance such as oil, vinegar, or sauce added to food to enhance flavor

In a sentence

Questo piatto richiede un condimento leggero a base di olio e limone.

This dish requires a light dressing made of olive oil and lemon.

Quale condimento preferisci per la pasta fresca?

Which sauce do you prefer for fresh pasta?

Non aggiungere troppo sale al condimento della carne.

Don't add too much salt to the meat seasoning.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
condimentomasculine · singular
condimentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Refers to salad dressings, pasta sauces, herbs, and spices added to food.

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