Also means
burnt-tasting
Usage Note
Bruciato describes something charred by fire or heat, but also the unpleasant bitter taste of overcooked food. The expression caffè bruciato refers to espresso that has been over-extracted or scorched — a common complaint at Italian bars. As an adjective it agrees in gender and number: bruciata, bruciati, bruciate.
Examples
"Il toast è completamente bruciato."
Natural Translation
The toast is completely burned.
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