espresso
espresso — noun
1. a dark, concentrated coffee drink that is prepared by pushing very hot water at
a dark, concentrated coffee drink that is prepared by pushing very hot water at high pressure through fine coffee grounds, usually served in a small cup with no milk added
After lunch, Yumi ordered a double espresso to help her stay awake through the meeting.
collocation: double espresso
The new espresso machine at Rodrigo's café can make three cups at once.
collocation: espresso machine
Putri prefers a single espresso in the morning, while her brother drinks a latte.
A good espresso depends on the freshness of the beans and the water temperature.
The barista pulled a perfect espresso for Samir, who had been waiting since early morning.
- coffee
a broader category; espresso is one specific type of concentrated coffee
文法句型
a/shot of espresso
espresso + noun (espresso machine, espresso cup)
pull + [adjective] + espresso
用法筆記
Espresso can be used as both an uncountable noun (general drink: 'I love espresso') and a countable noun (a serving: 'I'll have two espressos'). In barista language, the verb 'pull' is commonly paired with 'espresso' or 'shot'.