Meaning
salami; idiot
- a cured sausage made of seasoned minced pork or beef
- a clumsy, foolish, or naive person (informal, affectionate or teasing)
In a sentence
Prendo un panino con il salame e il formaggio.
I'll have a sandwich with salami and cheese.
Non fare il salame, muoviti e dammi una mano!
Don't be an idiot, hurry up and give me a hand!
Hai comprato tu questo salame toscano?
Did you buy this Tuscan salami?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| salame | masculine · singular |
| salami | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal when used figuratively for 'fool' or 'clumsy person' (e.g., 'Non fare il salame!').