Coffee in Spanish 🇪🇸

Café

I drink café in a cafe. Café = coffee.

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Pronunciation

Normal speech: kah-feh
IPA: /ka’fe/

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other meanings

In some contexts, “café” can also be used to describe a café or coffee shop, or to refer to a brownish color similar to that of coffee. However, the primary meaning of the word is coffee.

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variations by country

The word “café” is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world, but there may be some variations in the specific types of coffee and preparation methods used in different regions. For example, in Cuba, “café cubano” is a popular type of coffee that is sweetened with sugar, while in Argentina, “café con leche” is a common drink that is made with espresso and steamed milk.

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mnemonic

One way to remember the meaning of “café” is to associate it with the English word “coffee”, as they share a similar sound and meaning.

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cultural referece

Coffee culture varies widely across different regions and countries. In many Latin American countries, for example, coffee is often served with sweet bread or pastries and is an important part of social gatherings and meetings. In some European countries, such as Italy, coffee is often consumed in small cups and enjoyed as part of a leisurely morning ritual.

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idioms

“Tomar un café” (to have a coffee) is an idiom used to describe meeting up with someone for a casual conversation or to catch up.

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usage

“Café” is used to describe coffee, a popular beverage made from roasted coffee beans. It can be served hot or cold and is often consumed in the morning or throughout the day as a pick-me-up.

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origin

“Café” is a Spanish word that comes from the Turkish word “kahve”.

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café info.

Tips to remember the word “café”:
– Think of your favorite coffee shop, which can also be called a café.
– Connect “café” to the French word for coffee, which is also “café”, pronounced similarly.
– Associate “café” with the color “coffee” which in English is sometimes referred to as “café”.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Coffeehouse
– Coffee shop
– Espresso bar

Alternate meanings and slang:
– “Café” can refer to a small restaurant or bistro serving a variety of food and beverages, not just coffee.
– In some places, “café” may imply a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
– In Spanish-speaking countries, “café” can also mean the color brown, as in “color café” (the color brown).

Examples of sentences that use “café”:
– ¿Te gustaría ir al café de la esquina para tomar algo?
– Este café sirve algunos de los mejores pasteles de la ciudad.
– Me encanta el aroma del café recién hecho por las mañanas.
– Ella tiene los ojos color café, muy oscuros y brillantes.
– Vamos a organizar la reunión en un café, así podemos tomar un bocadillo también.

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café info.

Tips to remember the word “café”:
– It is phonetically similar to the English word “coffee.”
– Think of a café as a place where you can grab a coffee (café).
– Visualize the accent (é) as a little coffee cup on the letter ‘e.’

Explanations:
– “Café” in Spanish directly translates to “coffee” in English, referring both to the drink and to coffee shops.
– It has the same root as “coffee,” having been borrowed from the Turkish “kahve,” which in turn was borrowed from the Arabic “qahwa.”

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Cafetería” can also refer to a coffee shop or a cafeteria where coffee is served.
– “Bar” can be used in Spain to refer to a place that serves coffee, among other things.

Alternate meanings/slang:
– “Café” can describe the color brown, similar to saying “coffee-colored.”
– In some regions, it might be used in slang to refer to something that is dark or black.

Examples of sentences that use “café”:
– Me gusta el café fuerte por las mañanas. (I like strong coffee in the mornings.)
– Vamos a encontrarnos en el café de la esquina a las tres. (Let’s meet at the coffee shop on the corner at three.)
– Compró una camisa de color café. (He bought a brown-colored shirt.)
– El café de Colombia es reconocido mundialmente. (Colombian coffee is globally recognized.)

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