This is the 608th most frequent Italian word.
sale
"Sale" in Italian means "salt" in English.
In this sentence, 'sale' is used as a noun meaning 'salt', referring to the common substance used in cooking.
Il sale è necessario nella cucina italiana.
Salt is necessary in Italian cooking.
Here, 'sale' is a conjugated verb (third person singular present tense of 'salire'), meaning 'rises' or 'goes up'.
Il livello del mare sale durante l’alta marea.
The sea level rises during high tide.
In this context, 'sale' is metaphorical and used as a noun, meaning 'spice,' symbolizing an essential or flavorful element of life.