How to Say ‘An espresso, please.’ in Italian
Un espresso, per favore.
oon eh-spress-oh pair fah-voh-reh
[oon eh-spress-oh pair fah-voh-reh]
🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italy, [un caffè] usually already means an espresso, so locals often just say [Un caffè, per favore]. Saying [espresso] is understood, but a bit more explicit than you usually need.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[oon]
A
Used as an indefinite article before a singular noun.
Posso avere un bicchiere d'acqua?
Can I have a glass of water?
espresso
[eh-spress-oh]
Espresso
A type of strong black coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans.
Mi piace prendere un espresso dopo pranzo.
I like to have an espresso after lunch.
per favore
pair fah-voh-reh
please
A polite expression used when making requests.
Un bicchiere d'acqua, per favore.
A glass of water, please.
Words in this phrase
per
[pair]
For
Used to indicate the purpose of something.
Questo regalo è per te.
This gift is for you.
favore
[fah-voh-reh]
Please
A polite expression used when asking for something.
Mi passi il sale, per favore?
Can you pass me the salt, please?
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