How do you say "snack" in Italian?

lo spuntino

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "snack" is lo spuntino.

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Pronunciation

Give spuntino a clean, even rhythm, stressing the syllable right before the last one, as most Italian words do.

Grammar notes

lo spuntino is masculine. Its plural is snack.

Example sentence

Ho preso uno spuntino veloce prima della riunione.

I grabbed a quick snack before the meeting.

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How to remember lo spuntino

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Questions about lo spuntino

How do you pronounce lo spuntino?

Give spuntino a clean, even rhythm, stressing the syllable right before the last one, as most Italian words do.

Is lo spuntino masculine or feminine?

lo spuntino is masculine. lo spuntino is masculine. Its plural is snack.

How is lo spuntino used in Italian?

lo spuntino is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ho preso uno spuntino veloce prima della riunione. (I grabbed a quick snack before the meeting.).

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