Meaning
ham
- ham, cured pork meat
In a sentence
Vorrei un panino al prosciutto.
I'd like a ham sandwich.
Ti piace il prosciutto crudo?
Do you like cured ham?
Oggi non mangio prosciutto.
I'm not eating ham today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prosciutto | masculine · singular |
| prosciutti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used without article in food lists: pizza prosciutto e funghi.
- Prosciutto crudo = cured ham; prosciutto cotto = cooked ham.
- Can mean the food in general, not one single piece.