B1 — Intermediateverb
gustare
to taste, to savour, to enjoy
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
assaggiareassaporaredegustareapprezzaregodere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sputarerifiutaredetestaredisgustare
Usage note
'Gustare' implies slow, deliberate enjoyment. 'Assaggiare' = to taste a small amount to test it. 'Degustare' is formal, used in wine/food contexts.
Example
"Abbiamo gustato ogni piatto del menu di degustazione."
"We savoured every dish of the tasting menu."
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