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How to Say ‘A large coffee, please.’ in Italian

Un caffè grande, per favore.

oon kahf-FEH GRAHN-deh pair fah-VOH-reh

[oon kahf-FEH GRAHN-deh pair fah-VOH-reh]

🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italy caffè means a small espresso, so a 'large coffee' isn't a standard order and may get you a puzzled look. To get more coffee, ask for a doppio "double" or a lungo "long one".

Phrase Breakdown

Un caffè grande,

oon kahf-FEH GRAHN-deh

A large coffee,

Stress the final 'è' in caffè (kahf-FEH) and hold the double 'f' a bit longer. 'Grande' is GRAHN-deh.

Example

Vorrei un caffè grande.

I'd like a large coffee.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

a / an

An indefinite article meaning 'a' before a masculine singular noun.

Example

È stato un incontro molto utile.

It was a very useful meeting.

caffè

[kahf-FEH]

coffee

"Caffè" means "coffee" and often suggests an informal meeting, very common in Italian professional culture.

Example

Dopo la conferenza, ci incontriamo davanti a un caffè.

After the conference, we’ll meet over a coffee.

grande

[GRAHN-deh]

large

Describes something big in size or capacity.

Example

Un tavolo grande serve per una prenotazione di gruppo.

A large table is needed for a group reservation.

per favore.

pair fah-VOH-reh

please.

Say it as one smooth unit: pehr fah-VOH-reh, with a lightly rolled 'r'.

Example

Un bicchiere d'acqua, per favore.

A glass of water, please.

Words in this phrase

per

[pair]

please / for

Part of the polite expression per favore, used to soften a request.

Example

Dico per favore quando parlo con il negoziante.

I say please when I speak with the shopkeeper.

favore

[fah-VOH-reh]

favor / please

Used with per to make a polite request: please.

Example

Il menù, per favore, grazie.

The menu, please, thank you.

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