Meaning
delicacy
- A rare or delicious food; delicacy
- Exquisite quality or deliciousness
In a sentence
Il tartufo bianco è considerato una rara prelibatezza in tutto il mondo.
White truffle is considered a rare delicacy throughout the world.
La nonna ha preparato diverse prelibatezze tradizionali per il pranzo della domenica.
Grandmother prepared several traditional delicacies for Sunday lunch.
Non tutti apprezzano questa prelibatezza tipica della gastronomia locale.
Not everyone appreciates this typical delicacy of local gastronomy.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prelibatezza | feminine · singular |
| prelibatezze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from the adjective 'prelibato' (delicious, exquisite).
- Often used in the plural ('prelibatezze') to refer to fine gastronomic treats.