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VocabularyCookingal sangue
B1phrase

al sangue

rare (meat)

Pronunciation

al SAN-gweh

About this word

The Florentine 'bistecca alla Fiorentina' must be rare — cooking it well done is considered sacrilege.

Examples

La Fiorentina si mangia rigorosamente al sangue secondo la tradizione toscana.

The Fiorentina steak is eaten strictly rare according to Tuscan tradition.

Preferisce la carne al sangue per apprezzarne appieno il sapore.

She prefers her meat rare to fully appreciate its flavour.

Related Words

ben cottobisteccacotturaFiorentinacarne