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appetito

Appetito is an Italian noun meaning appetite or desire to eat. It is commonly used to refer to the sensation of hunger, as well as to a figurative urge or strong craving for something appealing.

Etymology: The word derives from Late Latin appetitus, from the verb appetere “to seek after” or “to

Usage: In everyday Italian, appetito can appear in phrases describing hunger before meals or in metaphorical

Branding and modern use: The term has been used as a brand name or product name for

In linguistics and culture: Appetito is sometimes encountered in literature and marketing as a loanword that

See also: appetite; L'appetito viene mangiando.

desire.”
In
Italian,
the
related
verb
appetire
is
rarely
used,
but
the
noun
is
common.
expressions
such
as
a
strong
appetite
for
life
or
adventure.
A
well-known
proverb,
L'appetito
viene
mangiando,
expresses
that
appetite
grows
as
one
eats.
various
food-related
ventures.
Because
it
directly
evokes
food
and
desire,
it
is
attractive
for
restaurants,
meal-delivery
services,
cookbooks,
and
apps
aimed
at
meal
planning
or
culinary
exploration.
signals
culinary
themes
or
appetitive
motivation.