Italian · Food & Drink
carne
meat
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
The flesh of animals used as food.
Example
Preferisco la carne alla griglia.
I prefer grilled meat.
Etymology
'Carne' comes from the Latin 'caro, carnis', which means 'flesh' or 'meat'. The term has been consistently used throughout history to refer to animal protein.
How & Where It’s Used
'Carne' is prevalent in both spoken and written language, applicable in various contexts from home cooking to high-end dining establishments across Italy.