latte
word
/ˈɫɑˌteɪ/
/lˈɑːteɪ/
Definition
A latte is a popular coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, often topped with a little foam.
Usage & Nuances
'Latte' comes from Italian and means 'milk', but in English it always refers to the coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk. In coffee shops, ordering just 'latte' will get you this drink, not plain milk. You may hear 'vanilla latte' or 'soy latte' for flavored or dairy-free versions.
Spanish: café con leche (latte) - lattePortuguese (BR): café com leite (latte) - lattePortuguese (PT): café com leite (latte) - latteChinese (Simplified): 拿铁咖啡Chinese (Traditional): 拿鐵咖啡Hindi: लट्टे (कॉफी)Arabic: لاتيه (قهوة)Bengali: লাটে (কফি)Russian: латте (кофе)Japanese: ラテ (カフェラテ)Vietnamese: cà phê sữa (latte) - latteKorean: 라떼Turkish: latte (sütlü kahve)Urdu: لاٹے (کافی)Indonesian: latte (kopi susu)
Example Sentences
I would like a latte, please.
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She drinks a hot latte every morning.
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My favorite drink is a vanilla latte.
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Can I get my latte with oat milk instead?
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We met up at the café and chatted over a couple of lattes.
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That new coffee shop makes the creamiest latte in town.
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