Meaning
sandwich, tea sandwich
- a crustless, triangular sandwich made with soft white sandwich bread and cold fillings
In a sentence
Prendo un tramezzino al prosciutto e un succo d'arancia.
I'll have a ham sandwich and an orange juice.
Vuoi un tramezzino prima di partire?
Do you want a sandwich before leaving?
Al bar non hanno tramezzini vegetariani oggi.
At the café they don't have vegetarian sandwiches today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tramezzino | masculine · singular |
| tramezzini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Distinct from 'panino' (made with crusty bread roll); a tramezzino is specifically triangular soft sliced bread.