decaffeinato
The English word "decaffeinated" is translated into Italian as decaffeinato.
The word decaffeinato is used to describe something from which caffeine has been removed. It can function as both an adjective and a noun.
Meaning: From which caffeine has been removed (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, decaffeinato must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form decaffeinata for feminine singular nouns like miscela (blend), the masculine plural form decaffeinati for masculine plural nouns like chicchi (beans) and the feminine plural form decaffeinate for feminine plural nouns like bevande (drinks).
Did you know?
- Ordering a decaffeinato in a traditional Italian bar will almost always result in a small espresso shot unless you specifically ask for a larger size.
- In some parts of Italy, you might hear a person ask for 'caffè d'orzo' if they want a caffeine-free alternative, which is a roasted barley drink rather than true decaffeinato coffee.
- In many Italian coffee bars, customers rarely use the full word decaffeinato and instead simply ask for 'un decaf' or 'un deca' to be faster.
Examples in context
- Bevo solo caffè decaffeinato.I only drink decaffeinated coffee.This sentence shows the use of decaffeinato to specify a type of coffee.Tatoeba #13287171 by Guybrush88, translation #2361661 by CK
- Tom preferisce il caffè decaffeinato.Tom prefers decaffeinated coffee.This sentence demonstrates how to use decaffeinato when expressing a preference.Tatoeba #13077012 by Guybrush88, translation #10748149 by CK
- Mi piacerebbe un caffè decaffeinato, per favoreI would like a decaffeinated coffee, please
- Mi piacerebbe ordinare una bevanda senza caffeinaI would like to order a caffeine-free drink
- Mi scusi, c'è la possibilità di avere un caffè senza caffeina?Excuse me, is it possible to have a decaffeinated coffee?
- Vorrei un cappuccino decaffeinato, per favore.I would like a decaffeinated cappuccino, please.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a cafe in the afternoon.
- ChiaraPrendo un caffè decaffeinato.I'll have a decaffeinated coffee.
- FrancescoVuoi anche un po' di latte?Do you want some milk too?
- ChiaraSì, grazie Francesco.Yes, thanks Francesco.
- FrancescoEcco a te, Chiara.Here you go, Chiara.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “decaffeinated” translations and entries decaffeinato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
