Un espresso
An espresso
Language note: Indicates a specific type of coffee order.
Culture note: In many French cafés, ordering un café means an espresso by default.
Context: You want to compare an espresso with another type of coffee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
A/An
Indefinite article for masculine singular nouns.
Un café s'il vous plaît.
A coffee please.
espresso
[ehs-press-oh]
Espresso
A strong coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans.
Un espresso est souvent plus fort qu'un café.
An espresso is often stronger than a coffee.
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