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How to Say "milky coffee" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “milky coffee” is “manchado” — B1 level.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1informal
coffee with a lot of milk
A tall glass filled mostly with white steamed milk and a small brown layer of coffee at the top.

Examples

Para mí, un manchado con poca azúcar, por favor.

For me, a 'manchado' with a little sugar, please.

No quiero mucho café, prefiero un manchado.

I don't want much coffee; I prefer a 'manchado' (mostly milk).

Noun usage

In this context, 'manchado' acts as a noun (a thing). You can use it with articles like 'un' or 'el'.

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