sopa de res
/sopa de ɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beef soup" is translated into Spanish as sopa de res.
sopa de res refers to a soup made with pieces of beef and vegetables.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sopa (soup), de (of) and res (beef/cattle).
Which one should you use?
While sopa de res specifically specifies beef, sopa de carne is a more general term used to mean meat soup in many Spanish-speaking regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term caldo de res is commonly used for beef soup. Additionally, pozole and birria are traditional Mexican soups that include beef as a key ingredient. In some Latin American countries, the term sancocho de res is used for beef soup.
How do you pronounce it?
/sopa de ɾes/
Did you know?
- The word res in sopa de res comes from the Latin word rēs, which originally meant 'thing' or 'property' rather than 'meat'.
- In some Latin American cultures, beef soups like sancocho are traditionally served as a hearty main meal rather than a starter course.
- While sopa de res is common, many Spanish speakers distinguish between sopa and caldo. A caldo is typically a clearer broth, whereas a sopa often contains more solids.
Examples in context
- Hola, ¿me podría traer una sopa de carne, por favor?Hello, could you bring me a beef soup, please?
- Buenos días, ¿podría recomendarme su mejor opción de sopa de res?Good morning, could you recommend your best beef soup option?
- Me encanta la sopa de res.I love beef soup.
- ¿Quieres un poco de sopa de res?Do you want some beef soup?
- La sopa de res está muy caliente.The beef soup is very hot.
Example conversation
A couple is having lunch at home.
- MaríaJavier, hoy hice sopa de res.Javier, I made beef soup today.
- Javier¡Qué rico! Gracias, María.How delicious! Thank you, María.
- María¿Te sirvo un plato grande?Shall I serve you a large plate?
- JavierSí, por favor.Yes, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, res, sopa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
