Café (en. Coffee)

ka-fe

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A drink obtained from the infusion of roasted coffee beans.
I like to have a coffee in the morning.
Me gusta tomar un café por la mañana.
An establishment where coffee and other food are served.
Let's sit at the café on the corner.
Vamos a sentarnos en el café de la esquina.
The bean or seed of the coffee plant used to make coffee.
I bought a package of ground coffee.
Compré un paquete de café molido.

Etymology

From the French 'café', which comes from the Italian 'caffè', which in turn comes from the Arabic 'qahwa'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

café with milk
Coffee mixed with hot milk.
café con leche
decaffeinated coffee
Coffee from which the caffeine has been removed.
café descafeinado
to have a coffee
Invite or share a moment in a café.
tomar un café

Related Words

coffee maker
Utensil used to prepare coffee.
cafetera
barista
Person specialized in preparing coffee.
barista

Slang Meanings

Strong coffee
That cup of coffee is very strong, perfect to start the day.
Esa taza de café está muy cargada, perfecta para empezar el día.
Clay pot coffee
The clay pot coffee has a very traditional and spiced flavor.
El café de olla tiene un sabor muy tradicional y especiado.