Prosciutto
Ham
Language note: Prosciutto is uncooked, dry-cured ham, pronounced 'pro-shoot-to'.
Culture note: Commonly served as an antipasto, it can be enjoyed with melon.
Context: As an appetizer, Maria includes a selection of salted meats.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Prosciutto
[proh-SHOO-toh]
Prosciutto
An Italian dry-cured ham that is typically thinly sliced and served uncooked.
Il prosciutto crudo è delizioso con il melone.
Prosciutto crudo is delicious with melon.
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