Espresso — a strong, concentrated coffee typically served in a small cup; the base for drinks like cappuccino and latte. Sometimes spelled 'expresso' informally.
カフェでエスプレッソを一杯頼んだ。
I ordered an espresso at the café.
エスプレッソは抽出が短くて濃いのが特徴だ。
Espresso is characterized by a short extraction and a concentrated flavor.
カプチーノにはエスプレッソショットが一杯使われる。
A cappuccino uses one shot of espresso.
エスプレッソマシンを買って家で淹れる人が増えている。
More people are buying espresso machines and making espresso at home.