weather idioms + coffee types in italian
Ciao guys, a bit of a mix this week - some colourful idioms for describing the weather, plus a list of coffee types in Italian. Click the link for online flashcards or hit the printer icon below for a hard copy. Ciao for now!
Fa un caldo terribile!
It's terribly hot!
Il sole spacca le pietre!
The sun is splitting the rocks!
Fa un freddo cane!
It's terribly cold!
Fa un freddo/un caldo da morire!
It's deadly cold/warm!
Piove sul bagnato.
It rains on the wet. (Used when something good happens to someone who doesn't need it, e.g. a millionaire wins the lottery.)
Piove a cielo aperto.
It's pouring.
ristretto
very strong, concentrated espresso
doppio
double espresso
lungo
espresso diluted with water so it's weaker
corretto
espresso with cognac, sambuca or grappa
cappuccino
espresso with frothy milk
caffelatte
espresso with lots of milk
macchiato
espresso with a drop of milk
latte macchiato
milk with a touch of espresso
caffè americano
American coffee but stronger
decaffeinato
decaf
caffè
espresso
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