bistecca
steak
The word 'bistecca' is the Italian term for 'steak'. It is used in the same way as in English, to refer to a thick slice of meat, typically beef, that is cooked and served. The term is often used in menus of Italian restaurants, especially those serving traditional Italian dishes.
Example sentences using: bistecca
Amo la bistecca alla fiorentina.
I love Florentine steak.
This sentence is expressing a fondness of a specific Italian steak dish. Bistecca alla Fiorentina is a typical dish from Florence that comprises a T-bone steak from specific breeds of cattle.
Ho ordinato una bistecca media al ristorante.
I ordered a medium steak at the restaurant.
This sentence shows the use of 'bistecca' in the context of ordering food at a restaurant. Medium is the preferred amount of doneness of the steak.
La bistecca è troppo cotta.
The steak is overcooked.
In this sentence, the speaker is expressing dissatisfaction about the preparation of the steak. 'Troppo cotta' directly translates to 'overcooked'.