B1Phrase
al sangue
rare (meat)
/al SAN-gweh/
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What does ‘al sangue’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
La Fiorentina si mangia rigorosamente al sangue secondo la tradizione toscana.
The Fiorentina steak is eaten strictly rare according to Tuscan tradition.
Preferisce la carne al sangue per apprezzarne appieno il sapore.
She prefers her meat rare to fully appreciate its flavour.
About This Word
The Florentine 'bistecca alla Fiorentina' must be rare — cooking it well done is considered sacrilege.
Related Words
ben cottobisteccacotturaFiorentinacarne