Espresso / Espresso - which is correct? Everything is simple here: the word "expresso" does not exist in the world of coffee. But behind this error lies an interesting confusion of meaning. Espresso - comes from the Italian "espresso". And although many people think it means "fast" (like an express train), the main meaning here is "extrusion". The coffee is prepared by passing water under high pressure through a filter containing ground beans, literally "squeezing" it for you right here and now. Express is about speed and transportation. The high-speed train can take you quickly from the airport to the city, but you can't pour it into a mug. Interesting Russian proverbs.