How to Say ‘I would like a coffee’ in Italian
Vorrei un caffè
voh-RAY oon kahf-FEH
[voh-RAY oon kahf-FEH]
💬 Usage Tip: vorrei is the polite "I would like", and it works for ordering anything: vorrei un panino "I'd like a sandwich".
🇮🇹 In Italy: un caffè means a small espresso. Many Italians drink it standing at the bar counter, and in busy bars you often pay at the till first.
Phrase Breakdown
Vorrei
[voh-RAY]
I would like
A polite way to say what you want, often used when ordering or making a reservation.
Per iniziare, Vorrei prenotare un tavolo per stasera.
To begin, I would like to reserve a table for tonight.
un
[oon]
a / an
An indefinite article meaning 'a' before a masculine singular noun.
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.
Dopo la conferenza, ci incontriamo davanti a un caffè.
After the conference, we’ll meet over a coffee.
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