A2Verb
bollire
to boil
/bol-LEE-reh/
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What does ‘bollire’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Faccio bollire l'acqua prima di aggiungere il sale.
I boil the water before adding the salt.
Le verdure bollite perdono alcune vitamine.
Boiled vegetables lose some vitamins.
About This Word
Bollito misto is a classic northern Italian dish of various boiled meats served with sauces such as salsa verde. It is a festive dish, especially in Piedmont and Lombardy.
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