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caffettiera

/kaffetˈtjɛ.ra/noun · feminineA2
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Meaning

coffee pot, moka pot

  • a pot used for brewing coffee, especially a stovetop moka

In a sentence

La caffettiera è sul fuoco da cinque minuti.

The coffee pot has been on the stove for five minutes.

Dov'è finita la caffettiera grande?

Where did the big coffee pot go?

Non lavare la caffettiera con il sapone.

Don't wash the coffee pot with soap.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
caffettierafeminine · singular
caffettierefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In Italian households, it typically refers to the classic stovetop moka express.

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