Italian-2nd Conjugation verbs and Food culture

Perdere

To lose

Scendere

to descend/ to go down

Rispondere

to respond

Spendere

to spend money

Prendere

To take

Chiedere

To ask

Offendere

To offend

Comprendere

To understand

Mettere

To put/ to place

Leggere

To read

Chiudere

To close

Scrivere

To write

Vivere

to live

Cadere

To fall

Vedere

To see

Nascere

To be born

Credere

To believe

Ripetere

To repeat

Decidere

To decide

Ridere

To laugh

Piangere

To cry

Conoscere 

To know

Correre

To run

Vincere

To win

Difendere

To defend

Discutere

To discuss/ dispute

Rompere

To break

Ricevere

Promettere

To promise

What is the portion size for Italians?

Italians do not combine their protein with their carbs

Il Primo Piatto is made up of carbohydrates

Il Secondo Piatto is made up of protein

Italians never mix fish and cheese

What are the necessities for the table?

Bread, Wine, and Water

What do Northern Italians prefer?

Rice and Polenta

What are some vegetables Italians eat for side dishes?

Legumes, salads, potatoes, fresh verdure

What must a plate be?

It must look nice, smell nice, and be tasty (gustoso)

What are some examples of Appetizers? (Antipasto)

Soup (Minestra) or Pasta

What are some examples of the first course? (Il Primo Piatto)

Pasta o Minestra (soup)

What are some examples of the second course? (Il Secondo Piatto)

Carne, pesce, o pollo (Meat, fish, or chicken)