Café (en. Coffee)

/kaˈfe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Beverage prepared from roasted coffee beans.

Example Sentence: I like to have a coffee in the morning.

Me gusta tomar un café por la mañana.

Definition: A place where coffee and other food are served.

Example Sentence: Let's meet at the café on the corner.

Vamos a encontrarnos en el café de la esquina.

Definition: A variety of coffee distinguished by its preparation method.

Example Sentence: Espresso coffee is very strong.

El café expreso es muy fuerte.

Etymology/Origin: From the French 'café', which comes from the Arabic 'qahwa'.

Phrase: to have a coffee

Meaning: To meet with someone to chat.

tomar un café

Phrase: black coffee

Meaning: Black coffee without milk.

café solo

Phrase: coffee with milk

Meaning: Coffee mixed with milk.

café con leche

Related Word: caffeine

Description: Chemical substance that stimulates the nervous system.

cafeína

Related Word: coffee maker

Description: Utensil for preparing coffee.

cafetera

Related Word: cup

Description: Container where coffee is served.

taza

Meaning: Strong coffee

Example: Today I need a strong coffee to get going.

Hoy necesito un café cargado para despegar.

Meaning: Fancy coffee

Example: Let's try that fancy coffee they opened.

Vamos a probar ese café chic que han abierto.