How to Say ‘Americano’ in Italian
Americano
a-me-ri-ca-no
[a-me-ri-ca-no]
💬 Usage Tip: This is a loanword from English and refers to a diluted espresso, similar to American coffee.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italians might find the Americano puzzling due to their preference for strong, concentrated coffee.
Phrase Breakdown
Americano
[a-me-ri-ca-no]
American coffee
A type of coffee that is made by diluting espresso with hot water.
Vorrei un Americano, per favore.
I would like an Americano, please.
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