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espresso
A strong, concentrated coffee prepared by pressing hot water at high pressure through finely ground coffee.
Nach dem Mittagessen bestelle ich mir immer einen doppelten Espresso.
After lunch, I always order myself a double espresso.
When ordering an espresso, people often distinguish between 'einfach' (single) and 'doppelt' (double). A 'doppelter Espresso' (double espresso) contains twice the amount of coffee and water.
Für mich bitte einen doppelten Espresso, ich bin sehr müde.
A double espresso for me, please; I'm very tired.
In everyday language, espresso is often combined with the verbs 'trinken' (to drink), 'bestellen' (to order), or 'machen' (to make). In a café, for example, you would say: 'Ich hätte gern einen Espresso.' (I'd like an espresso.)
Möchtest du, dass ich uns einen Espresso mache?
Would you like me to make us an espresso?
In German-speaking countries, it is very common to drink an espresso after a larger meal, such as lunch or dinner. It is considered an aid to digestion or a little energy boost.
Nach dem Essen trinken wir immer einen Espresso.
After the meal, we always drink an espresso.
coffee
Kaffee is the general term for the beverage and can include various preparation methods. Espresso is a specific type of coffee: strong, concentrated, and prepared under high pressure. If you want exactly this preparation, you order an Espresso.
Im Café bestellt Leon einen kleinen, starken Espresso zum Frühstück.
At the café, Leon orders a small, strong espresso for breakfast.
Im Café bestellt Leon einen großen Kaffee zum Frühstück.
At the café, Leon orders a large coffee for breakfast.
