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bilby commented on the word caffè americana
In Italian, caffè is a masculine noun, hence it requires a masculine qualifier which in this case is americano, American. The term caffè americano refers to a coffee drink made with a shot of espresso and the cup is then filled to the top with hot water.
March 7, 2009
lea commented on the word caffè americana
Thanks, bilby, I actually should have known that, but forgot! I let my italian die slowly.
March 7, 2009
bilby commented on the word caffè americana
Never mind, let me console you with a marocchino.
March 7, 2009