gravy in Italian
gravy in Italian is salsa, sugo — gravy means a sauce made from the juices and fat that come from cooking meat, often thickened and served over food.
gravy in Italian
salsa
(Southern US) A pale sauce prepared from a roux with meat fat; a type of béchamel sauce.
sugo
(Southern US) A pale sauce prepared from a roux with meat fat; a type of béchamel sauce.
What does "gravy" mean?
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noun A sauce made from the juices and fat that come from cooking meat, often thickened and served over food.
"She poured gravy over the mashed potatoes."
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noun Informal: extra money or benefit gained easily, beyond what was expected.
"The base salary was fine, but the bonus was pure gravy."
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gravy in a sentence
- She poured gravy over the mashed potatoes.
- The turkey came with a rich, savory gravy.
- The base salary was fine, but the bonus was pure gravy.
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What is "gravy" in Italian?
"gravy" in Italian is salsa, sugo. gravy means: A sauce made from the juices and fat that come from cooking meat, often thickened and served over food.
How do you use "gravy" in a sentence?
Example: "She poured gravy over the mashed potatoes." In Italian, "gravy" is salsa, sugo.
Are there other ways to say "gravy" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "gravy": salsa, sugo.
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