Translation of Spanish word "café" to English
café
/kaˈfe/
Meaning
NounA beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.
How to use
Café ('coffee / café') is masculine. Café solo — Black coffee / espresso. Tomar un café — To have a coffee.
🇬🇧 English
coffee
Example
Me gusta beber café.
I like to drink coffee.
Un café, por favor.
A coffee, please.
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Common phrases
- café con leche— coffee with milk
- café solo— espresso / black coffee
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What does the Spanish word "café" mean?▼
The Spanish word "café" means "coffee" in English.
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