L'aperitiu
Example: Vam prendre l'aperitiu abans del sopar a casa.
Definition
"L'aperitiu" refers to an appetizer or a small drink and snack consumed before a meal, usually intended to stimulate the appetite. It is commonly enjoyed socially, often before dinner, as in the phrase 'Vam prendre l'aperitiu abans del sopar a casa.'
Translations
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el aperitivo -
het aperitief -
l'apéritif -
der Aperitif
Etymology
The word "l'aperitiu" comes from the Latin 'aperitivus,' meaning 'opening' or 'to open,' referring to the act of opening the appetite. It entered Catalan through French or Italian influences, retaining its association with pre-meal drinks or snacks. Did you know that the concept of an aperitif has been cherished in European cultures for centuries as a social ritual?
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"L'aperitiu" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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