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gastronomia

/ɡastronoˈmiːa/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 13,635

Meaning

gastronomy, cuisine

  • the art and knowledge of good food and cooking
  • the typical food culture of a place
  • delicatessen; deli counter or shop selling prepared foods

In a sentence

La gastronomia italiana è famosa nel mondo.

Italian cuisine is famous around the world.

Ti interessa la gastronomia regionale?

Are you interested in regional cuisine?

Questo museo non parla solo di gastronomia.

This museum does not talk only about gastronomy.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
gastronomiafeminine · singular
gastronomiefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often refers to food culture, not just cooking techniques.
  • Common in tourism, culture, and restaurant contexts.
  • Can overlap with cucina, but is more formal and broader.

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