Phrase guide

latte art

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An image formed by pouring hot milk on the surface of a cup of coffee.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

The art of creating such an image.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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Across languages

Translations

15 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 咖啡拉花 (kāfēi lāhuā) — image
  • Chinese Mandarin: 拉花 (lāhuā) — image
  • Finnish: lattetaide — image
  • Japanese: ラテアート (rate āto) — image
  • Korean: 라떼 아트 (ratte ateu) — image
  • Portuguese: latte art — image
  • Chinese Mandarin: 咖啡拉花 (kāfēi lāhuā) — art
  • Chinese Mandarin: 拉花 (lāhuā) — art
  • Finnish: lattetaide — art
  • French: latte art — art
  • Japanese: ラテアート (rate āto) — art
  • Korean: 라떼 아트 (ratte ateu) — art
  • Portuguese: latte art — art
  • Spanish: arte del latte — art
  • Spanish: arte del café con leche — art