How to Say ‘I'd like an Americano.’ in Traditional Chinese
我想要美式咖啡。
wǒ xiǎng yào měi shì kā fēi
[waw shyang yaow may shir kah fay]
💬 Usage Tip: [想要] makes the request sound natural and direct for ordering. Just replace the drink: [我想要拿鐵。]
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
Used to refer to yourself.
我想要美式咖啡。
I want an Americano.
想要
xiǎng yào
[shyang yaow]
want
A natural way to say you want something; a bit more direct than just 想.
我想要美式咖啡。
I want an Americano.
美式
měi shì
[may shir]
American-style; Americano
In coffee shops, 美式 usually refers to an Americano.
我想要美式咖啡。
I want an Americano.
咖啡
kā fēi
[kah fay]
coffee
The drink coffee; commonly used in cafés and daily conversation.
我想要美式咖啡。
I want an Americano.
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