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Italian word

cappuccino

espresso with steamed and foamed milk

Looks like

a morning coffee drink

in English-speaking cafes, often a large milky coffee served any time of day

⚠️ The trap

The drink is the same, but in Italy a cappuccino is ONLY for breakfast. Ordering one after lunch or dinner will mark you immediately as a tourist. After a meal, Italians drink espresso.

To say "in English-speaking cafes, often a large milky coffee served any time of day" in Italian:

cappuccino (only drunk at breakfast)

"cappuccino" in English means:

espresso with steamed and foamed milk

Example

"Di solito prendo un cappuccino e un cornetto la mattina."

"I usually have a cappuccino and a croissant in the morning."

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