Spanish word

espresso

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈpɾeso/

Meaning

  • masculine nounespresso

Example

Quiero un espresso, por favor.

I want an espresso, please.

Illustration for espresso (espresso)

More examples

¿Prefieres un espresso o un café con leche?

Do you prefer an espresso or a café au lait?

Core concept

Concentrated cup served in a short portion.

Common phrases

  • un espresso

    an espresso

  • pedir un espresso

    order an espresso

  • tomar un espresso

    drink an espresso

Similar words

café: Coffee served as a beverage in many different preparations.
expreso: Quickly brewed small coffee made by forcing hot water through fine grounds.
cortado: Small cup of strong coffee topped with a little warm milk.
capuchino: Silky coffee drink with steamed milk and abundant velvety foam.

Definition in Spanish

Tipo de café servido en una porción corta mediante extracción a presión, con sabor intenso y textura densa.

Word origin

Loaned from Italian espresso, from esprimere 'to press out' (Latin exprimere), referring to the pressure extraction that produces its dense texture.

Usage tips

  • In Spain the phrase 'café solo' commonly denotes an espresso, so using that term often matches local café menus.

Opposites

  • descafeinadodecafnoun

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