barbecue
The English phrase 'barbeque' is translated into Italian as barbecue.
The term refers to a meal or a party where food is cooked outdoors on a grill.
Did you know?
- Unlike American style, an Italian barbecue rarely involves slow-cooking meat with a sweet sauce. Instead, the focus is on high heat and simple seasoning like olive oil, salt and pepper.
- In the Puglia region, a barbecue often features bombette, which are rolls of pork neck stuffed with cheese and herbs.
- In Italy, the term braciata implies the use of 'braci', which are glowing embers or coals, rather than just a flame. This creates a distinction in technique that the English word 'barbecue' does not explicitly make.
Examples in context
- Ho invitato degli amici per una grigliata nel mio giardino.I've invited some friends for a barbeque in my garden.
- Allora possiamo fare un BBQ in spiaggia.Then we can have a BBQ on the beach.
- Organizziamo un barbecue in giardino questo weekend?Shall we organize a barbecue in the garden this weekend?
- Il barbecue è pronto per essere servito.The barbecue is ready to be served.
- Mi piace molto il cibo del barbecue.I really like barbecue food.
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are planning a meal in the backyard.
- ChiaraFrancesco, facciamo un barbecue sabato?Francesco, shall we have a barbecue on Saturday?
- FrancescoSì, ottima idea, Chiara!Yes, great idea, Chiara!
- ChiaraPorto io la carne per il barbecue.I will bring the meat for the barbecue.
- FrancescoPerfetto, io preparo le bibite.Perfect, I'll prepare the drinks.
