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A1nounmaschile

l'espresso

espresso

Plural

espressi

Pronunciation

es-PRES-soh

About this word

Espresso is brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee. The crema (golden foam) is a sign of quality. Naples has a centuries-old coffee tradition and fiercely guards its espresso culture.

Examples

Un espresso ben fatto ha una crema color nocciola.

A well-made espresso has a hazelnut-coloured crema.

L'espresso napoletano è considerato il migliore in Italia.

Neapolitan espresso is considered the best in Italy.

Related Words

caffecappuccinoristrettolungomacchiato