Ristretto
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ristretto is a noun meaning An espresso drink made with less hot water than normal.
Meaning
An espresso drink made with less hot water than normal.
More Meanings
- Poured with less hot water than normal.
Example Sentences
Formerly used only in Italy and Seattle, it includes such tongue activators as latte, lungo, cappuccino, ristretto, macchiato, mochaccino and Americano.
With eight pre-set beverage buttons all your favorite hot drinks are just one push away: cappuccino, latte, one or two cups of ristretto, espresso, large cups of crema coffee, even hot chocolate and tea.
Word Forms
- ristrettos
- ristretti
Antonyms for ristretto
Common opposites include lungo.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lungo, normale, americano, espresso, breve, cortado.
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