caffè decaffeinato
The English phrase "decaf coffee" is translated into Italian as caffè decaffeinato.
caffè decaffeinato refers to coffee that has had most of its caffeine removed.
Which one should you use?
While caffè decaffeinato is the full term for the beverage, you will often hear the shorthand decaffeinato used as a noun in coffee shops.
How does it change in a sentence?
When ordering a single cup of decaf coffee, use the masculine indefinite article un with caffè decaffeinato to form un caffè decaffeinato.
Did you know?
- The word caffè entered the Italian language via Ottoman Turkish kahve, which itself came from the Arabic word qahwa.
- In Italy, a caffè decaffeinato is almost always served as a small, concentrated espresso rather than a large filtered drink.
- In Italy, ordering a decaffeinato is a very common way to enjoy the ritual of a coffee break in the evening without the stimulant effects.
Examples in context
- Questo è caffè decaffeinato?Is this decaf coffee?This sentence is useful for asking if a coffee is decaf.Tatoeba #8644944 by Guybrush88, translation #8634746 by Eccles17
- Preferisco il caffè decaffeinato la sera.I prefer decaf coffee in the evening.
- C'è del caffè decaffeinato in cucina?Is there any decaf coffee in the kitchen?
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are at a cafe.
- FrancescoCosa prendi da bere, Sofia?What are you having to drink, Sofia?
- SofiaPrendo un caffè decaffeinato.I'll have a decaf coffee.
- FrancescoSei sicura? È quasi mezzogiorno.Are you sure? It is almost noon.
- SofiaSì, oggi non voglio troppa caffeina.Yes, I don't want too much caffeine today.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caffè, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
