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tartina

/tarˈti.na/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

canapé, open sandwich

  • a small slice of bread or toast spread with butter, paté, or other savory toppings

In a sentence

Per l'aperitivo abbiamo preparato delle deliziose tartine al salmone affumicato.

For the aperitif we prepared delicious smoked salmon canapés.

Vuoi un'altra tartina con la crema di carciofi prima della cena?

Do you want another artichoke cream canapé before dinner?

Sul vassoio del buffet non è rimasta neanche una tartina.

Not a single canapé was left on the buffet tray.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
tartinafeminine · singular
tartinefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Commonly served during aperitifs or buffets, similar to 'canapè' or small 'crostini'.

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