Bica (espresso)
A bica is a Portuguese espresso variation and is the name for an espresso , especially in Lisbon . The literal translation is "pouring out" .
The term is also an acronym or play on words and means B eba I sto C om A çúcar ( drink this with sugar ). When the espresso began to be marketed in the famous Café A Brasileira in the Chiado district of Lisbon , the people there didn't like the bitter taste of the café at all. In short, a new slogan was invented. The term then became so successful that it has held up to this day. The Portuguese also differentiate between a "normal" Bica (the half-filled cup) and a full cup, the café cheio (German: full cup ).
In the whole of Portugal it is “good form” to visit your regular café at least 2-3 times a day, enjoy a bica and discuss the most important news with your friends.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Food glossary: Bica
- ↑ Why is the Espresso Bica called in Portugal? (Portuguese)
- ↑ Cafezinho in Portugal is called Bica ( page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (Portuguese)
- ↑ How do you order a café in Portugal? (English)
