panna per caffè
/ˈpan.na per kafˈfɛ/word by word
The English phrase "creamer" is translated into Italian as panna per caffè.
panna per caffè is used to refer to a non-dairy cream substitute used for coffee.
Meaning: nondairy cream substitute (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of panna (cream), per (for) and caffè (coffee).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpan.na per kafˈfɛ/. The stress is on the first of the three syllables.
Did you know?
- The word panna may be a linguistic relative of the English word 'patina', as both describe a thin layer or coating on a surface.
- In a traditional Italian cafe, asking for panna without specifying per caffè will likely get you a dollop of heavy whipped cream instead of a liquid substitute.
- While panna per caffè refers to a substitute, real cream is the star of the famous dessert panna cotta, which literally translates to 'cooked cream'.
Examples in context
- Mi scusi, potrebbe portarmi un po' di panna per il caffè, per favore?Excuse me, could you bring me some cream for my coffee, please?
- Vorrei un caffè con un po' di pannaI would like a coffee with a little cream
- Ho comprato la panna per caffè.I bought the creamer.
- C'è della panna per caffè in frigo?Is there any creamer in the fridge?
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are preparing coffee in the kitchen.
- SofiaFrancesco, vogliamo comprare la panna per caffè?Francesco, do we want to buy coffee creamer?
- FrancescoSì, abbiamo finito quella di ieri.Yes, we finished yesterday's.
- SofiaPrendo quella senza latte, allora.I'll get the nondairy one, then.
- FrancescoVa bene, grazie Sofia.That's fine, thanks Sofia.
