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A2verb

bollire

to boil

Pronunciation

bol-LEE-reh

About this word

Bollito misto is a classic northern Italian dish of various boiled meats served with sauces such as salsa verde. It is a festive dish, especially in Piedmont and Lombardy.

Examples

Faccio bollire l'acqua prima di aggiungere il sale.

I boil the water before adding the salt.

Le verdure bollite perdono alcune vitamine.

Boiled vegetables lose some vitamins.

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