tagliere di salumi
The Italian phrase for 'charcuterie board' is tagliere di salumi.
tagliere di salumi specifically refers to a cutting board or a wooden platter displaying cured meats. While 'tagliere di salumi' specifically highlights the meats, a board containing both meats and cheeses is often simply called un tagliere in a dining context.
Meaning: translation of 'charcuterie board' (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tagliere (cutting board/platter) and di salumi (of cured meats/cold cuts).
Did you know?
- The Italian word tagliere is a relative of the Portuguese word talher, which means 'cutlery'. Both derive from the root meaning 'to cut'.
- The word salumi comes from the Latin sal meaning 'salt'. This highlights that the defining characteristic of these meats is the curing process using salt.
- In Italy, ordering un tagliere is considered a social ritual rather than a solo appetizer. It is culturally standard to order one large board for the whole table to share while drinking wine.
Examples in context
- Andiamo al ristorante italiano stasera per gustare un tagliere di salumi.Let's go to the Italian restaurant tonight to enjoy a charcuterie board.
- Ho ordinato un tagliere di salumi.I ordered a charcuterie board.
- Questo tagliere di salumi è delizioso.This charcuterie board is delicious.
- Vuoi condividere un tagliere di salumi?Do you want to share a charcuterie board?
Example conversation
Two friends are having an aperitivo at a bar.
- ChiaraAlessandro, prendiamo un tagliere di salumi?Alessandro, shall we get a charcuterie board?
- AlessandroSì, ottima idea, Chiara.Yes, great idea, Chiara.
- ChiaraPrendo anche un calice di vino bianco.I'll also have a glass of white wine.
- AlessandroPerfetto, lo ordino subito.Perfect, I'll order it right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries di, tagliere, CC BY-SA 4.0.
