How to Say ‘The cappuccino is smaller, with more foam.’ in Italian
Il cappuccino è più piccolo, con più schiuma.
eel kahp-poo-CHEE-noh eh pyoo PEEK-koh-loh kohn pyoo SKYOO-mah
[eel kahp-poo-CHEE-noh eh pyoo PEEK-koh-loh kohn pyoo SKYOO-mah]
Phrase Breakdown
Il cappuccino
eel kahp-poo-CHEE-noh
The cappuccino
This is the subject, with the article 'il'. Say it kap-poo-CHEE-no.
Il cappuccino è caldo.
The cappuccino is hot.
Words in this phrase
Il
[eel]
the
Masculine singular definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
Nella frase Il tempo personale, Il introduce il concetto di tempo privato.
In the phrase 'Il tempo personale,' 'Il' introduces the concept of private time.
cappuccino
[kahp-poo-CHEE-noh]
cappuccino
Espresso with steamed milk and a thick layer of foam.
Il cappuccino è molto buono qui.
The cappuccino is very good here.
è più piccolo,
eh pyoo PEEK-koh-loh
is smaller,
This is a comparison using 'più' (more). Pause slightly at the comma.
Il bar è più piccolo.
The café is smaller.
Words in this phrase
è
[eh]
is
Third-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe a person, company, or situation.
Quando dici È in È molto umana, stai descrivendo l'azienda.
When you say 'È' in 'È molto umana,' you are describing the company.
più
[pyoo]
more
Comparative word used to indicate a greater amount or degree.
Con più responsabilità. impari di più.
With more responsibility, you learn more.
piccolo
[PEEK-koh-loh]
small
Adjective meaning small or little in size.
Vorrei un caffè piccolo.
I'd like a small coffee.
con più schiuma.
kohn pyoo SKYOO-mah
with more foam.
'Con' means 'with'. Say 'schiuma' as SKYOO-ma.
Lo preferisco con più schiuma.
I prefer it with more foam.
Words in this phrase
con
[kohn]
with
A preposition meaning with, often used to describe manner or attitude.
Nell'espressione Con sincerità, Con spiega il modo in cui le persone si comportano.
In the expression 'Con sincerità,' 'Con' explains the way people behave.
più
[pyoo]
more
Comparative word used to indicate a greater amount or degree.
Con più responsabilità. impari di più.
With more responsibility, you learn more.
schiuma
[SKYOO-mah]
foam
Feminine noun for milk froth on coffee drinks.
Mi piace la schiuma del latte.
I like milk foam.
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