cappuccino
cappuccino
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/kapputˈtʃiːno/
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Cultural Note
Ordering a cappuccino after 11 AM -- and especially after a meal -- is one of the most classic tourist faux pas in Italy. Italians believe milk interferes with digestion after eating. The name comes from the Capuchin friars, whose brown robes resemble the drink's color.
📝 Example Sentences
Il cappuccino si beve solo a colazione.
Cappuccino is only drunk at breakfast.
Vorrei un cappuccino con un cornetto, per favore.
I'd like a cappuccino with a croissant, please.
Mai ordinare un cappuccino dopo pranzo in Italia!
Never order a cappuccino after lunch in Italy!