Meaning
savoury snack, nibble
- a small savoury snack, cracker, or nibble served with drinks
- (usually plural) an assortment of cocktail nibbles and savoury pastries
In a sentence
Al bar servono sempre patatine e salatini insieme allo spritz.
At the bar they always serve crisps and savoury snacks along with the spritz.
Vuoi ancora qualche salatino prima che arrivi la cena?
Do you want a few more savoury snacks before dinner arrives?
Non ho resistito e ho finito tutti i salatini sul tavolo.
I couldn't resist and finished all the savoury snacks on the table.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| salatino | masculine · singular |
| salatini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always used in the plural ('salatini') to describe bar snacks served with aperitivi.
- Diminutive of 'salato' (salty), literally 'little salty thing'.