ristretto
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Etymology edit
Borrowed from Italian ristretto (“concentrated”). Doublet of restrict.
Noun edit
ristretto (countable and uncountable, plural ristrettos or ristretti)
- An espresso drink made with less hot water than normal.
- 2005 October/November, “IMPRESSA Z5”, in Fine Cooking, number 74, Newtown, Conn.: The Taunton Press, Inc., →ISSN, page 83:
- 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.
Adjective edit
ristretto (comparative more ristretto, superlative most ristretto)
- Poured with less hot water than normal.
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Italian edit
Etymology edit
From Latin restrictus.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
ristretto m (plural ristretti)
- an espresso drink made with less hot water than normal
- a broth similar to a consommé
- Synonym: brodo ristretto
Participle edit
ristretto (feminine ristretta, masculine plural ristretti, feminine plural ristrette)
Adjective edit
ristretto (feminine ristretta, masculine plural ristretti, feminine plural ristrette, superlative ristrettissimo)