cafézinho
small coffee; espresso
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ka.fɛ.ˈzĩ.ɲu/
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Cultural Note
The cafézinho is arguably the most important social ritual in Brazil. It is offered to guests upon arrival at any home or office, and refusing it can be seen as impolite. Unlike espresso, Brazilian cafézinho is typically filtered, strong, and sweetened. In Portugal, the equivalent is a 'bica' (in Lisbon) or 'cimbalino' (in Porto).
📝 Example Sentences
Vamos tomar um cafézinho?
Shall we have a little coffee?
Depois do almoço, sempre tomo um cafézinho.
After lunch, I always have a small coffee.
O cafézinho dela é o melhor do bairro.
Her coffee is the best in the neighborhood.