🇬🇧 Espresso meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card
noun
Espresso is a type of very strong coffee that is made by pushing hot water through finely ground coffee beans. It usually comes in a very small cup, but it has a big, powerful coffee flavor and a lot of energy in it. Grown-ups often drink espresso when they feel sleepy and want to wake up fast. It is usually dark, bitter, and served without milk, although people can mix it with milk to make other drinks.
My brother thought espresso was chocolate sauce and took a big gulp; his soul briefly left his body.
My friend ordered an espresso and whispered, “If I don’t come back, tell my pillow I loved it.”
My espresso was so tiny I almost needed a microscope to see it, but my heart definitely noticed it.
The espresso at the café was so strong the clock on the wall started ticking faster.
The espresso was so strong my spoon tried to jump out of the cup and run away.
Alex shuffled to the counter. The barista poured espresso into a tiny cup and set the espresso on the saucer. One quick espresso sip made Alex sit up; the black heat burned the tongue and the eyes widened. The smell of espresso rose. The barista smiled and handed another espresso. Alex grinned, steady and awake, and left.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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