The local language is Italian, of course, but every region, indeed every town in Italy has its own special interpretation of the Italian language, and Livorno is particularly well-known for its colourful dialect and expressions. Below are just a few of the many Livornese words and expressions that you are bound to hear if you spend even the shortest time in the town:

At the bar
un caffé – will get you an espresso coffee, small and very strong. Add lots of sugar (zucchero)
un caffè macchiato – indicates an espresso coffee with a dash of warm frothy milk, like a mini cappuccino. If you prefer you can ask for cold milk (latte freddo)
un cappuccino – the universal frothy coffee, always made with full cream milk and usually luke warm. Ask for it caldo (hot).
un aperitivo – a ritual pre-lunch or pre-dinner drink. You can have it either alcolico or non-alcolico and leave the rest up to the barman. Good bars serve a variety of snacks to go with it.