Un Pranzo in Famiglia - Online Italian Word Search

There’s something special about a family meal. Food is passed around, conversations overlap, and somehow there’s always room for just a little bit more.

This Italian word search is all about un pranzo in famiglia, with 14 Italian verbs connected to preparing a meal, welcoming people and spending time together around the table.

Find the Italian words hidden in the grid. They can run forwards, backwards, vertically or diagonally. To select a word, drag your mouse or finger from its first letter all the way to its last.

When you’ve finished, you’ll find the verbs with English translations below, along with the full solution.

Italian word list and English translations

accogliere to welcome
apparecchiare to set the table
ascoltare to listen
assaggiare to taste
brindare to toast
condire to season
condividere to share
conversare to chat
cucinare to cook
gustare to savour
impiattare to plate (up)
invitare to invite
ringraziare to thank
servire to serve

Word search solution

Solved online Italian word search 'Un pranzo in famiglia', all 14 words highlighted in the grid.

If you'd like the full story behind this puzzle, from a very confused British husband to a table full of family all talking over each other, you can read it here: They're Killing Me with Kindness.

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