Italian Word · Intermediate
abbiocco
post-meal drowsiness
Pronunciation: ab-bee-OK-ko
Meaning
That heavy, sleepy feeling right after a big meal.
Example
Dopo pranzo mi viene l'abbiocco.
After lunch I get that post-meal sleepiness.
Practice tips
- Practice abbiocco out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.