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espresso

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/ · UK /eˈspresəʊ/

espresso means: Strong coffee made by pushing hot water through finely ground coffee at high pressure.

noun

STRONG COFFEEB1

Strong coffee made by pushing hot water through finely ground coffee at high pressure.

  • I drink espresso every morning.
  • She ordered two espressos at the café.
  • Would you like a single or double espresso?

Common phrases: double espresso, espresso machine, espresso shot

COFFEE BASED DRINKC1

A drink containing strong coffee, sometimes mixed with milk or other ingredients.

  • This espresso contains milk and vanilla.
  • Their iced espressos are sweet and creamy.
  • She ordered an espresso with chocolate and whipped cream.

Common phrases: iced espresso, vanilla espresso, espresso with milk

Questions about espresso

What does espresso mean?

Strong coffee made by pushing hot water through finely ground coffee at high pressure.

What is espresso in other languages?

Türkçe: espresso · Español: expreso · Français: expresso · Deutsch: Espresso · Italiano: espresso · 日本語: エスプレッソ

How do you pronounce espresso?

In American English /ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/; in British English /eˈspresəʊ/.

How do you use espresso in a sentence?

I drink espresso every morning. She ordered two espressos at the café.

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