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Definition of caffè espresso in English:

caffè espresso

noun

  • Coffee made using steam pressure; a drink of this, usually served strong and black in a small cup.

Pronunciation

caffè espresso

/ˌkafeɪ ɛˈsprɛsəʊ/ /ˌkafɪ ɪˈsprɛsəʊ/

Origin

1930s. From Italian caffè espresso, lit. ‘pressed out coffee’ from caffè + espresso, use as adjective of past participle of esprimere to press out, express.