Coffee in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'coffee' is 'café', pronounced kah-FEH (IPA: /kaˈfe/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: cafés).
Pronunciation: kah-FEH
| Spanish | café |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | kah-FEH · /kaˈfe/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | cafés |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'café'
- No puedo empezar el día sin un café.
I can't start the day without a coffee. - ¿Cómo tomas el café: solo o con leche?
How do you take your coffee: black or with milk? - Pedimos dos cafés y un pastel para compartir.
We ordered two coffees and a cake to share. - El café de Colombia es famoso en todo el mundo por su sabor suave.
Colombian coffee is famous all over the world for its smooth flavor.
Common Phrases with 'café'
- tomar un café
to have a coffee (often = to meet up) - café con leche
coffee with milk
How to Use 'café'
'Café' means both the drink and the coffee shop ('vamos a un café'). The stress falls on the final syllable thanks to the written accent. 'Un café solo' is a black espresso in Spain; in Latin America ask for 'café negro' or 'café americano'.
Regional note: In Spain, 'un cortado' is espresso with a splash of milk; in Cuba, 'un cafecito' is strong and sweet; in Colombia, a small black coffee is a 'tinto', which elsewhere means red wine!
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Coffee' in Spanish is 'café', pronounced kah-FEH.
It is spelled c-a-f-é.
'Café' is masculine: you say 'el café'.
The plural of 'café' is 'cafés'.
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