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B1nounmaschile

ildigestivo

digestif

Plural

digestivi

Pronunciation

dee-jeh-STEE-voh

About this word

The digestivo (digestif) is a deeply ingrained Italian post-dinner ritual. The belief that bitter herbal spirits aid digestion is cultural rather than medically proven, but the ritual is cherished.

Examples

Dopo un pasto abbondante prendo sempre un digestivo.

After a large meal I always have a digestif.

Che digestivo vuoi? Amaro, grappa o limoncello?

Which digestif do you want? Amaro, grappa or limoncello?

Related Words

amarograppalimoncellosambucadopo-cena