caffè doppio
/kafˈfɛ ˈdop.pjo/word by word
The English phrase "double espresso" is translated into Italian as caffè doppio.
caffè doppio refers to a coffee drink made with two shots of espresso. In a coffee bar, you can colloquially shorten 'caffè doppio' to just un doppio when ordering. Caffè Doppio Ristretto indicates a double shot with a shorter extraction time and more concentrated flavor.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of caffè (coffee) and doppio (double).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word caffè traces its roots back to the Arabic word qahwa, which originally referred to a type of wine before it became associated with the coffee bean.
- Many Italians will drink a small glass of water provided with un doppio before sipping the coffee. This cleanses the palate to better appreciate the intense flavor of the double shot.
- In Italian coffee culture, it is common to drink un doppio while standing at the bar rather than sitting at a table, which often costs more.
Examples in context
- Prendo un caffè doppio, per favore.I'll have a double espresso, please.
- Vorrei un caffè doppio molto caldo.I would like a very hot double espresso.
- Un caffè doppio costa due euro.A double espresso costs two euros.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are at a coffee shop.
- SofiaCiao Francesco, cosa prendi?Hi Francesco, what are you getting?
- FrancescoPrendo un caffè doppio. E tu?I'm having a double espresso. And you?
- SofiaPer me un espresso normale.A regular espresso for me.
- FrancescoOttimo, andiamo al bancone.Great, let's go to the counter.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (caffè, doppio) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caffè, doppio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
