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How do you say "coffee" in Italian?
il caffè
In Italian, "coffee" is il caffè.
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Pronunciation
Kah-FEH, two syllables. Say 'kah' + 'feh' with stress on the second syllable. The final 'e' is open.
Grammar notes
Il caffè is masculine and has an accent mark on the final 'e' (caffè not caffe). The plural is i caffè.
Example sentence
Il caffè al mattino è una tradizione italiana.
Coffee in the morning is an Italian tradition.
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How to remember il caffè
Caffe with an accent mark (caffè) sounds like you're extending the sound, which fits the rich taste of Italian espresso.
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Questions about il caffè
How do you say "coffee" in Italian?
In Italian, "coffee" is il caffè. It is a noun.
Is il caffè masculine or feminine?
Il caffè is masculine and has an accent mark on the final 'e' (caffè not caffe). The plural is i caffè.
How is il caffè used in a sentence?
Use il caffè as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il caffè al mattino è una tradizione italiana. (Coffee in the morning is an Italian tradition.).
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