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Usages of il contorno
Una buona insalata può essere un ottimo contorno per molti secondi piatti.
(A good salad can be an excellent side dish for many main courses.)
Io preparo contorno e insalata per il pranzo.
I prepare side dish and salad for lunch.
Test yourself: What does il contorno mean?
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