What does salumi in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word salumi in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use salumi in Italian.

The word salumi in Italian means cured meats, cold cuts, cured meat, plate of cured meats, plate of charcuterie. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word salumi

cured meats, cold cuts

sostantivo plurale maschile (insaccati)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Mio nonno faceva il macellaio e adesso che è in pensione continua a prodursi da solo i salumi che consuma.
My grandfather used to be a butcher; he's retired now and continues to produce all the cold cuts (or: cured meats) he eats.

cured meat

sostantivo maschile (insaccato)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

plate of cured meats, plate of charcuterie

sostantivo maschile (tipo di antipasto o aperitivo)

Io e mia moglie abbiamo ordinato un tagliere di salumi e due calici di vino rosso.
My wife and I have ordered a plate of cured meats and two goblets of red wine.

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