capuchino
/kapuˈt͡ʃino/masculine
The English phrase "cappuccino" is capuchino in Spanish.
capuchino refers to an Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk which has been steamed and/or frothed is added.
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 Spain, it is common to order café cappuccino or simply cappuccino. In Latin America, you can use either café cappuccino or capuchino to order.
How do you pronounce it?
/kapuˈtʃino/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, capuchino is also the word for a Capuchin monkey.
- The word capuchino refers to the monks of the Capuchin Order, whose brown robes and distinctive hoods resemble the color and foam of the coffee.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, ordering a café con leche is more common than a capuchino, as the former is a traditional staple and the latter is seen as an international specialty.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría pedir un café cappuccino.I would like to order a cappuccino.
- ¿Podría traerme un café cappuccino?Could you bring me a cappuccino?
- Dame un capuchino, por favor.Give me a cappuccino, please.
- Quisiera tomar un rico capuchino.I would like to have a delicious cappuccino.
- ¿Me puedes traer un capuchino, por favor?Can you bring me a cappuccino, please?
- Quiero un capuchino con mucha espuma.I want a cappuccino with a lot of foam.
- ¿Me traes un capuchino caliente, por favor?Can you bring me a hot cappuccino, please?
- El capuchino de este café es excelente.The cappuccino from this coffee shop is excellent.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are at a coffee shop.
- Sofía¿Qué vas a pedir, Alejandro?What are you going to order, Alejandro?
- AlejandroVoy a pedir un capuchino.I am going to order a cappuccino.
- SofíaYo también quiero un capuchino.I want a cappuccino too.
- AlejandroPerfecto, pidamos dos entonces.Perfect, let's order two then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cappuccino” translations and entries capuchino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.