A1NounMasculine
il salame
salami
/sah-LAH-meh/
Plural: salami
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What does ‘salame’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Metto il salame sul tagliere con altri affettati.
I put the salami on the board with other cold cuts.
Il salame Milano è uno dei più famosi in Italia.
Milan salami is one of the most famous in Italy.
About This Word
There are hundreds of regional salami varieties in Italy. 'Salumi' is the general term for all cured meat products, while 'affettati' refers specifically to sliced cold cuts.
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