cicchetti
The Italian word for shots, in the sense of small food portions or appetizers served in a bar, is cicchetti.
cicchetti refers to small portions of food or appetizers that are typically served in a bar, often alongside a drink.
Did you know?
- The word ombra used in the tradition of cicchetti literally means 'shadow'. It refers to a small glass of wine kept in the shade to stay cool.
- Eating cicchetti is often a social activity called giro d'ombra, which means taking a tour of several bars to have a small glass of wine and a snack at each.
- While common across Italy, cicchetti are a cultural signature of Venice, where they are served in traditional bars called bàcari.
Examples in context
- Mi piacerebbe avere scatti di questa splendida città.I would love to have shots of this beautiful city.
- Potrei scattare qualche fotografia dei tuoi dipinti?May I take some shots of your paintings?
- Grazie per le foto che hai scattato alla festa.Thanks for the shots you took at the party.
- Prendiamo dei cicchetti al bancone.Let's have some cicchetti at the counter.
- Vuoi ordinare dei cicchetti per noi?Do you want to order some cicchetti for us?
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are at a traditional Venetian bar.
- MatteoGuarda quanti cicchetti ci sono qui!Look how many appetizers there are here!
- MartinaHai ragione, ordiniamone un po'.You're right, let's order some.
- MatteoIo prendo questi cicchetti al polpo.I'll take these octopus appetizers.
- MartinaOttima scelta, Matteo!Great choice, Matteo!
