A2NounMasculine
il tramezzino
triangular sandwich
/trah-met-TSEE-noh/
Plural: tramezzini
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What does ‘tramezzino’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Al bar ordino un tramezzino tonno e maionese.
At the café I order a tuna and mayo triangular sandwich.
I tramezzini veneziani sono famosi per la loro morbidezza.
Venetian tramezzini are famous for their softness.
About This Word
Tramezzini are a staple of the Italian bar. Venice is especially known for its refined tramezzini, often served during aperitivo. The name was invented by Gabriele D'Annunzio.
Related Words
paninobaraperitivotonnomaionese