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Italian word
appetito
appetite, hunger
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appetite
desire for food; a strong desire for something
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Very similar, but in Italian 'appetito' is used in the fixed phrase 'Buon appetito!' (said before eating, like 'Enjoy your meal!'). English lacks this exact social ritual — saying 'Good appetite!' sounds odd. Learn the Italian custom.
To say "desire for food; a strong desire for something" in Italian:
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"appetito" in English means:
appetite, hunger
Example
"Buon appetito! Hai cucinato benissimo."
"Enjoy your meal! You cooked really well."
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