cappuccino
/kap.putˈt͡ʃi.no/masculine
The Italian word for cappuccino is cappuccino.
A cappuccino is an Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which steamed and/or frothed milk is added. You can use the phrase Cappuccino classico to emphasize the classic version of the drink.
Meaning: Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk which has been steamed and/or frothed is added (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Piedmont region, a popular beverage similar to a cappuccino is called a Marocchino, which differs by having added cocoa powder and milk froth.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word cappuccino is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /kap.putˈtʃi.no/.
When do people say it?
In Italy, a cappuccino is traditionally consumed only during breakfast and is rarely ordered after 11:00 AM. Because milk-based coffees are seen as breakfast items, ordering a cappuccino after a meal is considered unusual in Italian dining culture.
Did you know?
- The name is a reference to the brown-and-white color of the robes worn by Capuchin friars.
- Ordering a cappuccino immediately after a lunch or dinner is often seen as a digestive mistake in Italy.
- In some Italian regions, a cappuccino is served in a larger bowl rather than a cup to keep the foam warm.
Examples in context
- Prenderò un cappuccino, per favore.I'll have a cappuccino, please.This sentence is useful for ordering a cappuccino.Tatoeba #10992038 by Guybrush88, translation #10986426 by CM
- Stavo sorseggiando il mio cappuccino.I was sipping my cappuccino.This sentence is useful for describing the action of sipping a cappuccino.Tatoeba #11654690 by Nuel, translation #11654689 by Nuel
- Ziri voleva il suo cappuccino senza zucchero.Ziri wanted his cappuccino without sugar.This sentence is useful for specifying how a cappuccino is prepared without sugar.Tatoeba #13284531 by Guybrush88, translation #10229107 by Amastan
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Example conversation
Francesco and Chiara are at a breakfast cafe.
- FrancescoVuoi un cappuccino?Do you want a cappuccino?
- ChiaraSì, grazie, un cappuccino per me.Yes, thanks, a cappuccino for me.
- FrancescoLo prendo anche io.I'll have one too.
- ChiaraOttima idea, Francesco.Great idea, Francesco.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cappuccino” translations and entries cappuccino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
