A1NounMasculine
il cappuccino
cappuccino
/kap-poot-CHEE-noh/
Plural: cappuccini
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What does ‘cappuccino’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Prendo sempre un cappuccino con il cornetto a colazione.
I always have a cappuccino with a croissant for breakfast.
Il cappuccino si beve solo la mattina in Italia.
Cappuccino is only drunk in the morning in Italy.
About This Word
Italians consider it socially inappropriate to drink cappuccino after a meal — the milk is thought to aid digestion only in the morning. Ordering one after lunch or dinner marks you as a tourist.
Related Words
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