brew (informal for coffee)
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nounpl: brews
café
1. a cup or pot of coffee, especially freshly made
I need a strong brew to wake up in the morning.
Preciso de um café forte para acordar de manhã.
2. the process of making coffee by steeping or infusing
This brew took about five minutes to prepare.
Este café levou cerca de cinco minutos para ser preparado.
3. any beverage made by steeping or boiling
She made a special herbal brew for relaxation.
Ela preparou uma infusão de ervas especial para relaxar.
In Brazilian culture, 'café' or 'cafezinho' is deeply embedded in social interactions. A small, strong coffee is often offered as a gesture of hospitality and friendship. In the USA, 'brew' is casual and friendly slang, commonly used in workplaces and social settings. New York culture particularly emphasizes quick coffee consumption, reflected in the 'cup of joe' expression. Both cultures view coffee as essential to daily routine and social bonding.
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