How do you spell Espresso?
Correct spelling
espresso
No X in espresso - think 'pressed' not 'express'
Why is espresso spelled this way?
From Italian espresso, pressed out. EX (out) + PRESSARE (to press). Coffee forced out under pressure. Commonly misspelled as 'expresso' — there is no x. Think: the steam PRESSES the water through the grounds.
Common misspellings of espresso
expressoesspressoespreso
Example
She ordered a double espresso to start her morning.