Coffee Break Italian

CBI 1-11 | Ordering drinks in Italian

Apr 27, 2015
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INSIGHT

Un Caffè Means Espresso

  • Asking for 'un caffè' in Italy typically means you want an espresso.
  • Espresso is the default small, strong black coffee without needing to specify older terms.
INSIGHT

Thick Italian Hot Chocolate

  • "Una cioccolata calda" is a very thick hot chocolate in Italy.
  • It often resembles melted chocolate and can be served with cream on top.
ADVICE

Ordering Glasses and Bottles

  • Use 'un bicchiere di...' to order a glass of a drink in Italian.
  • Use 'una bottiglia di...' to order a bottle of a drink when at a cafe or bar.
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