Italian Expression · Intermediate
prendere un caffè
to have a coffee
Pronunciation: PREN-deh-reh oon kaf-FÈ
Meaning
A common social phrase used to suggest meeting for a coffee.
Example
Ci vediamo dopo per prendere un caffè?
Shall we meet later to have a coffee?
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice prendere un caffè out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian expression.