A1NounMasculine
il caffè espresso
espresso
/kaf-FEH es-PRES-soh/
Plural: caffè espressi
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What does ‘caffè espresso’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
In Italia si beve il caffè espresso al bancone del bar.
In Italy espresso is drunk standing at the bar counter.
Un caffè espresso ben fatto ha una crema color nocciola in superficie.
A well-made espresso has a hazelnut-coloured crema on top.
About This Word
Ordering 'a coffee' in Italy means getting an espresso. Italians drink espresso standing at the bar, often in under two minutes. Sitting down costs significantly more in tourist areas.
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