doppio
1
7.3
Two shots of espresso served in a small cup
- noun
- /ˈdɑːpioʊ/
:
doppio
- At the café, I ordered a doppio to savor its rich flavor.
Examples
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She makes a lovely doppio.
Fiction book (1995) -
He asked the barista for a doppio after his meal.
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I enjoy starting my day with a doppio to boost my energy.
How Strong
doppio
1
7.3
1
7.3
shot
77
2.5
77
2.5
Surface Forms
Etymology
Doppio comes from Italian and simply means 'double', just like the English word double. So a doppio is a 'double' shot of espresso, with two shots of coffee in one small cup.