How to Say ‘The cortado is smaller, with little milk.’ in Spain Spanish
El cortado es más pequeño, con poca leche.
ehl kor-TAH-doh ehs mahs peh-KEH-nyoh kohn POH-kah LEH-cheh
[ehl kor-TAH-doh ehs mahs peh-KEH-nyoh kohn POH-kah LEH-cheh]
Phrase Breakdown
El cortado
ehl kor-TAH-doh
The cortado
A 'cortado' is an espresso with a splash of milk. Stress cor-TA-do; the 'd' is soft, almost like 'th' in 'this'.
El cortado está muy bueno.
The cortado is very good.
Words in this phrase
El
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.
The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.
cortado
[kor-TAH-doh]
cortado (espresso with a dash of milk)
A coffee 'cut' with a little milk; a Spanish classic.
Un cortado, por favor.
A cortado, please.
es más pequeño,
ehs mahs peh-KEH-nyoh
is smaller,
A comparison with 'más'. Say pe-QUE-ño with the 'ny' sound, then pause at the comma.
Este vaso es más pequeño.
This glass is smaller.
Words in this phrase
es
[ehs]
is
A form of the verb ser used to describe identity or essential characteristics.
«Es» muy familiar trabajar aquí.
Working here is very family-like.
más
[mahs]
more
Comparative adverb or adjective meaning 'more.'
Quiero un rol 'Más' visible dentro de la empresa.
I want a more visible role within the company.
pequeño
[peh-KEH-nyoh]
small
Adjective meaning little in size or amount.
Es un pequeño cargo, no una multa grande.
It is a small charge, not a big penalty.
con poca leche.
kohn POH-kah LEH-cheh
with a little milk.
Describes how the coffee is made. Stress PO-ca and LE-che, with falling intonation at the end.
Lo quiero con poca leche.
I want it with a little milk.
Words in this phrase
con
[kohn]
with
Preposition used to indicate company, connection, or interaction.
Hablé con una empleada sobre el ambiente laboral.
I spoke with an employee about the work environment.
poca
[POH-kah]
little (amount)
Feminine form of 'poco', used with uncountable feminine nouns to mean not much.
Tengo poca hambre.
I'm not very hungry.
leche
[LEH-cheh]
milk
Common noun for milk, useful for allergies or dietary needs.
Al pedir café, digo: «Sin leche, por favor».
When ordering coffee, I say: “Without milk, please.”
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