English to afrikaans meaning of

Volgens die woordeboek is "espresso" 'n selfstandige naamwoord wat verwys na 'n sterk swart koffie wat gemaak word deur stoom deur gemaalde koffiebone te dwing. Dit word tipies in 'n klein koppie bedien en het 'n laag goudbruin skuim bo-op wat "crema" genoem word. Die woord "espresso" kom van die Italiaanse "caffè espresso," wat "uitgedrukte koffie" beteken.

Sentence Examples

  1. My need for espresso appears to be waning too, replaced by an increased desire to be around others.
  2. Lifting my mug, I inhaled the steam, drawing fortification from the mingling odors of milk and espresso.
  3. While Myriam selected a cup of herbal tea and a fruit salad, I ordered a double espresso and a slice of coffee cake, needing the extra boost.
  4. He walked up to a bar equipped with an impressive espresso coffee machine.
  5. I down the rest of my espresso, leave a Euro by my cup and wave a thank you to Antonio coming out of the café carrying a large platter of tapas.
  6. We giggle like idiots, until Jack returns with triple chocolate brownies topped with homemade vanilla ice cream, caramel cheesecake, fruit tarts and oh my God crème brûlée laced with raspberries, accompanied by cups of espresso.
  7. The gritty espresso machine roiled in the background, and his lips twitched, but I stared pointedly at him.
  8. Usually he woke up with a near-migraine that took four ibuprofen, a vicodin and a triple espresso to tamp it all down to a manageable level.
  9. My drink this morning arrived in a metal filter placed on top of a large espresso mug with a jug of what appeared to be milk beside it, only thicker.
  10. Closing my eyes, I inhaled the scent of old books, new books, and a tinge of espresso drifting down from the upstairs coffee bar.