Spanish · Food & Drink
Café
Coffee
Beginnernoun
Definition
A popular hot drink made from roasted coffee beans.
Example
Tomo café todas las mañanas.
I drink coffee every morning.
Etymology
'Café' originates from the French word of the same spelling and has Arabic roots in 'qahwa'. It has entered Spanish to refer specifically to the beverage made from coffee beans.
How & Where It’s Used
'Café' is used in both formal and informal settings, often in culinary discussions and casual conversations, widely recognized in all Spanish-speaking regions.