How to Say "Shish Kabob" in Italian

spiedino

The English phrase shish kabob is translated into Italian as spiedino.

While 'shish kabob' is understood, spiedino is the standard Italian term for food served on a skewer.

What does it mean word for word?

The word spiedino is the diminutive form of spiedo, meaning 'little skewer'.

In central Italy, particularly Abruzzo, the term arrosticini is used to describe small skewers of grilled lamb.

The plural form of spiedino is spiedini.

While 'shish kabob' refers to a specific dish, an Italian might use spiedino to describe almost any small piece of food on a stick, including fruit or even dessert.
The root word spiedo describes a large rotating spit, which is the traditional tool used to roast whole pigs or lambs over an open fire.
The word spiedo shares a linguistic history with the English word 'spit', which is also used to describe a long rod for roasting meat.

Vorrei ordinare uno spiedino di carne, per favore.
I would like to order a shish kabob, please.
Mi piacerebbe assaggiare il vostro spiedo misto.
I would like to try your shish kabob.
Ho mangiato uno spiedino delizioso al ristorante ieri sera.
I had a delicious shish kabob at the restaurant last night.
Proprio adesso sto preparando degli arrosticini per la nostra grigliata.
I'm currently preparing some arrosticini for our barbecue.
Vorrei uno spiedino di pollo.
I would like a chicken shish kabob.
Lo spiedino di carne è molto buono.
The meat shish kabob is very good.
Prendo lo spiedino con le verdure.
I'll have the vegetable shish kabob.

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