How do you say "An espresso, please." in Italian?

"An espresso, please." in Italian is "Un espresso, per favore.". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

What does "Un espresso, per favore." mean in English?

"Un espresso, per favore." means "An espresso, please." in English. Usage tip: 'Per favore' is the standard way to politely ask for something.

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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]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Per favore' is the standard way to politely ask for something.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Espresso is the most common coffee in Italy, often enjoyed quickly at the bar.

Phrase Breakdown

[oon]

Used as an indefinite article before a singular noun.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

Questo regalo è per te.

This gift is for you.

favore

[fah-voh-reh]

Please

A polite expression used when asking for something.

Example

Mi passi il sale, per favore?

Can you pass me the salt, please?

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