Cafés (en. Coffees)
/kaˈfɛs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Beverage made from coffee beans.
I had a black coffee this morning.
Tomé un café solo esta mañana.
Establishment where coffees and other food are served.
We met at the corner café.
Nos encontramos en el café de la esquina.
Break or rest to enjoy a coffee.
We took a break for a coffee.
Hicimos una pausa para un café.
Etymology
From the Arabic قهوة (qahwa), which refers to the coffee bean.
Common Phrases and Expressions
coffee with milk
Coffee served with hot milk.
café con leche
to drink coffee
To enjoy a coffee, usually in company.
tomar café
double coffee
Coffee made with double the amount of ground coffee.
café doble
Related Words
caffeine
Stimulant substance found in coffee.
cafeína
coffee maker
Utensil used to prepare coffee.
cafetera
coffee
Singular version of coffees, often used to refer to a place.
cafe
Slang Meanings
strong coffee
I need a strong coffee to wake up.
Necesito un café cargado para despertarme.
express coffee
I like express coffee; it’s stronger.
Me gusta el café express, es más fuerte.