Espresso is made by forcing very hot water under high pressure through finely ground, compacted coffee. Tamping down the coffee promotes the water's even penetration of the grounds. This process produces an almost syrupy beverage by extracting both solid and dissolved components.
n. pl. FilÂ·iÂ·piÂ·nos. 1. a. A native or inhabitant of the Philippines. b. A person of Filipino ancestry. 2. The Austronesian language that is based on Tagalog, draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages, and is the official language of the Philippines. adj.
Philippines - Language. The Philippines is made up of over 7000 islands with between 120 and 175 languages. With 2 national and 12 auxiliary languages there is a very diverse mix that confuses many expats. The Philippines is made up of over 7000 islands with between 120 and 175 languages. With 2 national and 12 auxiliary languages there is a very diverse mix that confuses many expats. The original official language of the Philippines was Spanish for many centuries until the early half of the 20th century.