buffet
The English phrase "buffet" is translated into Italian as buffet.
The term buffet is used to describe a food service, similar to a smorgasbord. In informal eateries that feature self-service buffets, you may also encounter the term tavola calda, which literally means "hot table".
Meaning: food (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
buffet is a masculine noun. In Italian, foreign loanwords like this often remain unchanged in the plural. Therefore, the plural of il buffet is i buffet.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, which uses 'buffet' for any all-you-can-eat meal, Italians might use a volontà to describe the unlimited nature of the food.
- While buffet refers to the food service, the Italian word for the physical furniture piece used to hold the food is credenza.
- In an Italian context, a buffet is often used to describe the specific snack service provided during a break at a conference or a wedding, rather than a full meal.
Examples in context
- Dov'è il ristorante a buffet?Where is the buffet restaurant?This sentence shows how to ask for the location of a buffet restaurant.Tatoeba #13996343 by Guybrush88, translation #13587132 by LeviHighway
- Due per il buffet del pranzo, per favore.Two for the lunch buffet, please.This sentence is useful for ordering two people into a lunch buffet.Tatoeba #1002178 by Guybrush88, translation #29720 by CK
- La caratteristica principale della conferenza è il buffet.The principal feature of the conference is the buffet.This sentence highlights the buffet as a main feature of a conference.Tatoeba #3284058 by Guybrush88, translation #3284053 by pengpau
- Vorrei avere informazioni sul rinfresco a buffet per il nostro matrimonio.I would like information about the buffet for our wedding.
- Dove posso trovare un buffet qui in città?Where can I find a buffet here in the city?
- Stiamo organizzando una festa a buffet per il mio compleanno.We are organizing a buffet-style party for my birthday.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are at a wedding reception.
- SofiaIl buffet è pronto, Matteo.The buffet is ready, Matteo.
- MatteoOttimo, andiamo subito al buffet!Great, let's go to the buffet right away!
- SofiaC'è tantissimo cibo al buffet.There is so much food at the buffet.
- MatteoSpero che ci sia anche la carne.I hope there is meat too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
