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A1nounmaschile

ilcappuccino

cappuccino

Plural

cappuccini

Pronunciation

kap-poot-CHEE-noh

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.

Examples

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.

Related Words

caffelatteschiumacolazionebar