Prieto (2021) shows that the word barista has been documented since 1916 in both Spanish and Italian. The native plural in English and Spanish is baristas, while in Italian the plural is baristi for masculine (literally meaning “barmen”, “bartenders”) or bariste for feminine (literally meaning “barmaids”). What do you call a female barista? A female … Read more
What is meant by the word barista? Definition of barista : a person who makes and serves coffee (such as espresso) to the public. Is barista just for coffee? Barista is the italian word for “bartender.” In Italy, baristas serve drinks of all kinds, not just coffee In the United States, however, the term “barista” … Read more
In English, it is gender neutral when singular or plural (baristas), but in Italian, it is gender-specific when plural, either the masculine “baristi,” which means “barmen” or “bartenders,” or the feminine “bariste,” which means “barmaids.” In the United States, this term is limited to servers of coffee-based beverages What’s a male barista called? baristo (plural … Read more