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Tinto
Black coffee (Colombian)
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What does it mean?
In most Spanish-speaking countries, "tinto" means red wine. But in Colombia, "tinto" means black coffee — a small, strong cup of black coffee. Colombia is one of the world's top coffee producers, and the "tinto" is a cultural institution.
How to use it
Order "un tinto" for a small black coffee. This is the authentic Colombian way. Colombians drink tintos throughout the day.
Example sentences
A black coffee, please.
Un tinto, por favor.
Do you want a coffee?
¿Quieres un tinto?
Two coffees please.
Dos tintos, por favor.
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