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How do you say "barista" in Italian?

il barista

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "barista" is il barista.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced bah-REE-stah. Stress on the second syllable. The 'a' at the end is short and clear.

Grammar notes

Masculine noun (though the term is used regardless of gender in Italian). Article: il barista. Plural: i baristi. This is an Italian loanword used internationally.

Example sentence

Il barista prepara il caffè.

The barista prepares the coffee.

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How to remember il barista

The word is used the same way in English. A barista is someone who makes coffee and drinks at a bar.

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Questions about il barista

How do you say "barista" in Italian?

In Italian, "barista" is il barista. It is a noun.

Is il barista masculine or feminine?

Masculine noun (though the term is used regardless of gender in Italian). Article: il barista. Plural: i baristi. This is an Italian loanword used internationally.

How is il barista used in a sentence?

Use il barista as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il barista prepara il caffè. (The barista prepares the coffee.).

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