How to Say ‘A coffee’ in Italian
Un caffè
oon kahf-FEH
[oon kahf-FEH]
💬 Usage Tip: In Italian, [un caffè] usually means an espresso by default, not a large filter coffee. If you want another kind, you normally say it directly, like [un cappuccino] or [un caffè americano].
🇮🇹 In Italy: At an Italian bar, ordering [un caffè] will usually get you a standard espresso unless you specify otherwise.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[oon]
a
The masculine singular indefinite article, used before a singular masculine noun.
Prendo Un caffè senza zucchero.
I'll have a coffee without sugar.
caffè
[kahf-FEH]
coffee
In Italy, caffè usually means an espresso unless you specify another type.
Un caffè va bene dopo pranzo.
A coffee is fine after lunch.
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