Italian · Food & Drink
"Snack" in Italian: spuntino
lo spuntino
Snack in Italian is lo spuntino (spoon-TEE-noh), masculine. Fare uno spuntino means to have a snack. Uno spuntino veloce is a quick bite.
Office break
Faccio uno spuntino prima della riunione.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce spuntino
Say it
spoon-TEE-noh
/spunˈti.no/
Spuntino stresses TEE: spoon-TEE-noh. Soft s. Lo before s+consonant.
"Snack" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lo spuntino | the snack Default noun. | Default noun. |
| uno spuntino | a snack One bite. | One bite. |
| fare uno spuntino | to have a snack Action. | Action. |
| spuntino pomeridiano | afternoon snack Timing. | Timing. |
How to use spuntino in real life
- 1Office break
Faccio uno spuntino prima della riunione.
I'll have a snack before the meeting.
Uno spuntino.
- 2Kids after school
Lo spuntino di oggi è yogurt e frutta.
Today's snack is yogurt and fruit.
Lo spuntino.
- 3Train ride
Hai preparato uno spuntino per il viaggio?
Did you pack a snack for the trip?
Travel snack.
Mistakes English speakers make with spuntino
Incorrect: La spuntino è pronto.
Correct: Lo spuntino è pronto.
Spuntino takes lo: masculine with s+consonant.
Incorrect: Voglio uno snack.
Correct: Voglio uno spuntino.
Use spuntino, not English snack.
Good to know
Lo spuntino sits between meals—fruit, a yogurt, a small panino—not a full second lunch. Offices often pause for uno spuntino around 11 or 17. Keep it light so cena still feels like dinner.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Afternoon study break
ChatPal
Facciamo uno spuntino e poi riprendiamo?
Shall we have a snack and then continue?
You
Sì, uno spuntino dolce: magari un pezzo di torta.
Yes, a sweet snack: maybe a piece of cake.
ChatPal
Io preferisco uno spuntino salato con cracker.
I prefer a savory snack with crackers.
You
Ok, dividiamo entrambi.
Ok, we'll share both.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Snack" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Snack" in Italian
How do you say snack?
Lo spuntino.
Have a snack?
Fare uno spuntino.
Article?
Lo spuntino / uno spuntino.
Plural?
Gli spuntini.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- How to Learn Italian Fast and Speak with ConfidenceLearn how to learn Italian with a clear roadmap, speaking-first tactics and daily habits that turn basics into real conversation confidence.
- Translate Hello in Italian with ConfidenceLearn how to translate hello in Italian with context, pronunciation, and practice prompts. Master ciao, buongiorno, buonasera, and salve for real conversations.
