Latte freddo
/ˈlat.te ˈfred.do/word by word
The English phrase 'iced latte' is translated into Italian as Latte freddo.
Latte freddo refers to a coffee drink made with espresso and chilled milk served over ice.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlat.te ˈfred.do/. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- If you simply order latte in an Italian bar, you will receive a large glass of plain cold or hot milk rather than a coffee drink.
- While latte freddo exists, most Italians prefer caffè shakerato, where espresso and ice are shaken in a cocktail shaker to create a frothy, chilled drink.
- In many traditional Italian bars, you will not find a specific button for latte freddo on the machine because iced coffee drinks are often seen as modern 'Americanisms'.
Examples in context
- Mi piacerebbe un latte macchiato freddo, per cortesia.I would like an iced latte, please.
- Prendo un latte freddo, per favore.I'll have an iced latte, please.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are at a café.
- AlessandroCosa vuoi ordinare, Chiara?What do you want to order, Chiara?
- ChiaraPrendo un latte freddo, grazie.I'll have an iced latte, thanks.
- AlessandroOttima scelta, ne prendo uno anche io.Great choice, I'll have one too.
- ChiaraPerfetto, andiamo allo sportello.Perfect, let's go to the counter.
