Italian word
aperitivo
a pre-meal drink + snacks (a social ritual)
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aperitif
aperitif is a single pre-dinner drink; aperitivo is a full social occasion with food included
⚠️ The trap
The Italian 'aperitivo' is a whole social event, typically from 6–9pm. You order a drink (Spritz, Negroni, etc.) and get free snacks or a buffet included. An English 'aperitif' is simply a drink before dinner — no food implied.
To say "aperitif is a single pre-dinner drink; aperitivo is a full social occasion with food included" in Italian:
aperitivo (drink + free snacks/buffet)
"aperitivo" in English means:
a pre-meal drink + snacks (a social ritual)
Example
"Ci vediamo per un aperitivo alle sette?"
"Shall we meet for aperitivo at seven?"
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