How to Say ‘I'd like a coffee.’ in Italian
Vorrei un caffè.
vo-RAY oon kahf-FEH
[vo-RAY oon kahf-FEH]
💬 Usage Tip: [Vorrei] makes the request sound polite and natural in cafés and shops. The same pattern works with other orders too: [Vorrei un cappuccino].
Phrase Breakdown
Vorrei
[vo-RAY]
I would like
A polite expression for ordering or requesting something.
Vorrei un caffè per iniziare la giornata.
I would like a coffee to start the day.
Un caffè
oon kahf-FEH
a coffee
A simple noun phrase meaning one coffee.
Prendo un caffè.
I'll have a coffee.
Words in this phrase
un
[oon]
a
The masculine singular indefinite article, matching a masculine singular noun like caffè.
Vorrei un caffè e un cornetto.
I would like a coffee and a croissant.
caffè
[kahf-FEH]
coffee
Coffee; in a bar, this usually means an espresso unless you specify otherwise.
Vorrei un caffè senza zucchero.
I would like a coffee without sugar.
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