A1NounMasculine
il latte
milk
/LAT-teh/
Plural: latti
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What does ‘latte’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
I bambini bevono il latte a colazione.
Children drink milk at breakfast.
Vuoi il latte caldo o freddo nel caffè?
Do you want hot or cold milk in the coffee?
About This Word
In Italy, ordering 'un latte' means a glass of plain milk. If you want a coffee-with-milk drink, ask for 'un latte macchiato' or 'un caffelatte'. Ordering 'a latte' in an Italian bar will get you a glass of milk.
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