latte

Thân thiện

A barista pours steamed milk into a cup of espresso to make a latte.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of coffee drink: A beverage made with one or more shots of strong espresso coffee, combined with a larger amount of steamed milk, and typically topped with a small amount of milk foam.

Usage

The word "latte" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to the prepared drink. It is commonly ordered in cafes and coffee shops. * "I'll have a latte to go, please." * "She prefers a latte over black coffee in the morning." * "They serve the best lattes in this part of town."

Advanced Usage

• "To order a latte": This is the standard phrase for requesting this drink.
  • Example: "I'm going to order a latte and a croissant."
• The term can be modified to specify the type of milk (e.g., "soy latte," "oat milk latte") or the addition of flavorings (e.g., "vanilla latte," "pumpkin spice latte").

Variants and Related Words

• Caffè latte (n): The full Italian name for the drink, meaning "milk coffee."
• Latte art (n): Patterns or designs created on the surface of a latte by skillfully pouring the steamed milk.
  • Example: "The barista is famous for her intricate latte art."

Synonyms

• Caffè latte: The direct synonym and original Italian term.
• (Coffee) drink/beverage: General terms that can include a latte.

Notes on Meaning

• The defining characteristic of a latte is the proportion of espresso to steamed milk; it contains more milk and less foam than a cappuccino.
• In some informal contexts, "latte" can be used metonymically to represent cafe culture or a certain lifestyle.
  • Example: "It's a neighborhood of art galleries and latte drinkers."

Học thuật

Noun

1. strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk

Từ đồng nghĩa

• caffe latte