salmone affumicato
The English phrase "lox" is translated into Italian as salmone affumicato.
The term is used to refer to a type of smoked salmon.
Meaning: type of smoked salmon (noun)
Did you know?
- In some historical etymological theories, salmone is thought to be an augmentative of salma, which means 'corpse' or 'burden'.
- In Italy, salmone affumicato is a centerpiece of the 'aperitivo' culture and is frequently served on small pieces of toasted bread or crackers before dinner.
- If you are looking for the specific brined, salty texture of 'lox' in an Italian deli, you might actually need to ask for 'salmone marinato'.
Examples in context
- Dovremmo assaggiare del salmone affumicatoWe should try some lox
- Ho mangiato un bagel con il salmone affumicato a colazioneI had a bagel with lox for breakfast
- Hai comprato il salmone affumicato per la colazione?Did you buy the smoked salmon for breakfast?
- Questo salmone affumicato è molto fresco.This smoked salmon is very fresh.
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are shopping at a grocery store.
- MartinaAlessandro, prendiamo del salmone affumicato?Alessandro, shall we get some smoked salmon?
- AlessandroSì, è perfetto per i toast di domani.Yes, it is perfect for tomorrow's toast.
- MartinaPrendiamo anche un po' di capperi.Let's get some capers too.
- AlessandroOttima idea, Martina.Great idea, Martina.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salmone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
