A1NounMasculine
il sugo
sauce / tomato sauce
/SOO-goh/
Plural: sughi
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What does ‘sugo’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Preparo un sugo semplice con pomodori e basilico.
I make a simple sauce with tomatoes and basil.
Il sugo deve sobbollire per venti minuti.
The sauce needs to simmer for twenty minutes.
About This Word
Sugo refers to any pasta sauce, though it usually implies a tomato base. 'Sugo di carne' means a meat-based sauce. In Rome, 'sugo all'amatriciana' is a beloved classic.
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