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fettina

/fetˈti.na/noun · feminineB1
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Meaning

thin slice, cutlet

  • A thin slice of meat (cutlet, escalope) or other food.

In a sentence

Per cena preparo una fettina di carne con l'insalata.

For dinner I am preparing a cutlet with salad.

Vuoi un'altra fettina di limone nel tè?

Do you want another thin slice of lemon in your tea?

Il macellaio ha tagliato fettine molto sottili.

The butcher cut very thin slices.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
fettinafeminine · singular
fettinefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Diminutive of 'fetta'. Often refers specifically to a thin boneless slice of beef or veal.

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