Meaning
pickled
- preserved in vinegar; pickled
In a sentence
Preferisci le cipolline fresche o sottaceto?
Do you prefer fresh or pickled pearl onions?
Mettiamo qualche cetriolino sottaceto dentro l'insalata?
Shall we put a few pickled gherkins in the salad?
Non amo le verdure sottaceto perché sono troppo acide.
I don't like pickled vegetables because they are too sour.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sottaceto | masculine · singular |
| sottaceto | feminine · singular |
| sottaceto | masculine · plural |
| sottaceto | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- As an adjective it is invariable. It is also used as a masculine noun ('i sottaceti' = pickles).