Other forms: macchiatos
Ordering a macchiato in a cafe means asking for an espresso with a little bit of foamed milk on top. Your macchiato will come in a smaller cup than your friend's latte.
If you like the strong coffee taste of espresso but want just a bit of frothy milk along with it, a macchiato might be the perfect drink for you. Or if you prefer steamed milk marked with a small amount of espresso, you could order a latte macchiato instead. In Italian, a caffè macchiato is "stained or marked coffee," from macchiare, "to stain, mark, or smear."