How to Say ‘A stronger espresso latte?’ in Japanese
エスプレッソ強めのラテにする？
esupuresso tsuyome no rate ni suru
[eh-soo-pu-reh-ssoh tsuyome no rah-teh ni suru]
💬 Usage Tip: [強めの] goes before the drink, and [〜にする？] asks whether to choose that option. This is a common way to suggest a customized order.
Phrase Breakdown
エスプレッソ強めの
esupuresso tsuyome no
espresso-strong / with a stronger espresso flavor
強め means 'a bit strong' or 'stronger than usual.'
味は濃いめです。
The flavor is on the strong side.
Words in this phrase
エスプレッソ
esupuresso
[eh-soo-pu-reh-ssoh]
espresso
The espresso part of the drink, emphasizing a stronger coffee base.
エスプレッソ多めのラテも人気です。
Lattes with extra espresso are also popular.
強め
tsuyome
[tsuyome]
stronger
Describes a stronger flavor or concentration than usual.
強めの味が好きならおすすめです。
If you like stronger flavors, I recommend it.
の
no
[no]
of
Links the modifier to the following noun.
強めのラテを注文しました。
I ordered a stronger latte.
ラテにする？
rate ni suru
will you make it a latte? / do you want a latte?
にする means 'choose' or 'decide on' something.
コーヒーにする？
Will you choose coffee?
Words in this phrase
ラテ
rate
[rah-teh]
latte
The final drink being proposed or chosen.
ラテはミルクでまろやかです。
A latte is mellow because of the milk.
に
ni
[ni]
to
Marks the option chosen in the pattern ～にする.
ラテにするか迷いました。
I hesitated about choosing a latte.
する
suru
[suru]
do; choose
Means to choose or decide on something in casual conversation.
今日はそれにする。
I’ll choose that today.
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