Having breakfast at the counter in Italian

1. 1
   cornetto/korˈnetto/

   croissantnoun

   A crescent-shaped pastry eaten for breakfast.
2. 2
   cappuccino/kapputˈtʃino/

   cappuccinonoun

   Coffee served with hot milk and a bit of foam on top.
3. 3
   banco/ˈbanko/

   counternoun

   A long, narrow surface behind which the person serving customers stands.
4. 4

   zuccherosugar

5. 5

   cucchiainoteaspoon

6. 6

   tovagliolonapkin

7. 7

   scontrinoreceipt

8. 8

   ordinareto order

9. 9

   pagareto pay

10. 10

    caldohot

The sentences3 of 10

1. Vorrei un cornetto alla crema e un cappuccino, per favore.

   I'd like a custard cornetto and a cappuccino, please.

2. Vorrei un cappuccino con poca schiuma, per favore.

   I'd like a cappuccino with little foam, please.

3. Prendo il caffè al banco, non al tavolo.

   I'll have my coffee at the counter, not at a table.

Pronunciation

• cornetto/korˈnetto/

  The e is closed and the double t is held: cor-NET-to.

• cappuccino/kapputˈtʃino/

  A long double p and -cci- that sounds like a long soft c: cap-puc-CI-no.

Good to know

scontrino

In many cafés you pay first at the register and get a receipt, the scontrino. Then you take it to the counter and order.

al banco

A coffee standing at the counter usually costs less than one at a table. At a table the price can be higher, and some places add a cover charge, the coperto.

cappuccino

Cappuccino is usually a morning drink, with breakfast. After meals Italians usually order a coffee instead.

caffè

If you ask for a caffè, you get a small, strong espresso. If you want a longer cup or one with milk, you have to say so.

Questions

What do I say to order a cappuccino with little foam in Italian?

You can say "Vorrei un cappuccino con poca schiuma, per favore."