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Il secondo
This is the protein-heavy part of the meal, consisting of meat, fish, or eggs. It is common to skip either the primo or secondo.
Examples in context
Prendo la bistecca ai ferri come secondo.
I'll have the grilled steak as a second course.
Il secondo di pesce viene servito con limone.
The fish main course is served with lemon.
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