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ristorante

restaurant

noun ree-stoh-RAHN-teh Less Common

Origin: from French restaurant

Usage Note

Ristorante is masculine and indicates a sit-down, full-service eatery, distinct from a trattoria (homier, cheaper) or an osteria (originally a wine-focused tavern). The plural is ristoranti.

Examples

"Stasera andiamo al ristorante."

Natural Translation

Tonight we're going to the restaurant.

Literal Translation

Tonight we-go to-the restaurant.

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