Korean word

아메리카노

Pronunciation

Romanizationamerikano

Meaning

  • nounamericano

Example

아메리카노 한 잔 주세요.a me ri ka no han chan chu se yo

One Americano, please.

Illustration for 아메리카노 (americano)

More examples

테이크아웃 아메리카노로 할게요.te i keu a ut a me ri ka no ro hal kke yo

I'll get an americano to go.

Core concept

Espresso opened up with hot water into a longer, gentler coffee.

Common phrases

  • 아메리카노 한 잔a me ri ka no han chan

    an americano

  • 테이크아웃 아메리카노te i keu a ut a me ri ka no

    americano to go

  • 핫 아메리카노hat a me ri ka no

    hot americano

Similar words

커피keopi: A drink made by brewing roasted, ground coffee beans, served hot or cold.
에스프레소eseupeureso: A small, strongly flavored coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground beans.
카페라떼kaperatte: A smooth coffee drink made with plenty of steamed milk.
카푸치노kapuchino: A coffee drink topped with a thick layer of foamed milk.

Definition in Korean

에스프레소를 물로 늘려 마시는 방식의 커피 음료.e seu peu re so reul mul lo neul lyeo ma si neun pang si gui keo pi eum nyo

Word origin

Americano comes from the Italian word for American and names espresso prepared in an American style with hot water.

Usage tips

  • In English, Americano is a standard coffee-menu term, while American coffee is a broader phrase and may mean different brewing methods.

Opposites

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