What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
expresso
Example
I would like an expresso, please. [expresso: noun]
Example
The barista expertly prepared the expresso shot. [expresso: adjective]
espresso
Example
I'll have an espresso macchiato, please. [espresso: noun]
Example
The espresso machine was broken, so they couldn't make any coffee. [espresso: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Espresso is the more common and widely recognized spelling, while expresso is sometimes considered a misspelling or a less sophisticated way of referring to the coffee.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between expresso and espresso?
Both expresso and espresso can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but espresso is the more standard and formal spelling.
