Korean word

에스프레소

Pronunciation

Romanizationeseupeureso

Meaning

  • nounespresso

Example

바리스타가 에스프레소를 내려줬어요.pa ri seu ta ga e seu peu re so reul nae ryeo jwo sseo yo

The barista made me an espresso.

Illustration for 에스프레소 (espresso)

More examples

아침에 에스프레소 한 잔만 마시면 정신이 맑아져요.a chi me e seu peu re so han chan man ma si myeon cheong si ni mal ga jeo yo

If I drink just one cup of espresso in the morning, I feel clear-headed.

Core concept

A short pour of coffee in which a strong aroma and flavor are concentrated into a small amount.

Common phrases

  • 에스프레소 샷e seu peu re so syat

    espresso shot

  • 에스프레소 한 잔e seu peu re so han chan

    a cup of espresso

  • 에스프레소 머신e seu peu re so meo sin

    espresso machine

Similar words

커피keopi: A drink made by brewing roasted coffee beans with hot or cold water.
아메리카노amerikano: Coffee made by adding hot water to espresso for a longer, gentler drink.
샷syat: One measured serving from a single espresso extraction.
라떼ratte: A coffee drink made with espresso and plenty of warm milk.

Definition in Korean

높은 압력으로 짧게 추출해 적은 양으로 강한 향과 맛이 응축된 커피.no peun am nyeo geu ro jjal kke chu chul hae cheo geun yang eu ro kang han hyang gwa ma si eung chuk ttoen keo pi

Word origin

Espresso is an Italian loanword related to esprimere, meaning to press out, which describes its pressure-based preparation.

Usage tips

  • On English-language cafe menus, espresso is the usual spelling, while expresso is a common mistake.

Related words

  • 에스프레소샷eseupeuresosyatespresso shotnoun
  • 에스프레소머신eseupeuresomeosinespresso machinenoun

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