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Ordino un cappuccino al bar.

Ordino un cappuccino al bar.
I order a cappuccino at the cafe.
From Lesson 57:The verb to want (volere)·Italian

Questions & Answers about Ordino un cappuccino al bar.

How would I change this sentence to say "I want to order" using the verb volere?
You would use voglio (I want) and change ordino back to its infinitive or dictionary form, ordinare. The sentence would become: Voglio ordinare un cappuccino al bar.
Why isn't the word for "I" (io) used before ordino?
In Italian, subject pronouns like io are usually left out because the verb ending already tells you who is doing the action. The -o at the end of ordino clearly means "I order", so you do not need to say io ordino unless you want to add extra emphasis.
Why is the word al used before bar?
Al is a combined word made from the preposition a (at or to) and the definite article il (the). When talking about everyday locations, Italians usually say they are getting a coffee "at the cafe" (al bar) rather than using the word for "a".
Why is bar translated as "cafe" in English?
In Italy, a bar is an everyday coffee shop where people go for their morning espresso or cappuccino and a pastry. While they might serve alcohol later in the day, they are exactly what English speakers would call a cafe!

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