espresso
caffè espressi
kaf-FEH es-PRES-soh
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.
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.