taza
for hot drinks, Mexico
In Mexico a cup for coffee or tea is a taza. A drinking glass without a handle is a vaso, and a stemmed glass for wine is a copa. It is also called tarro.
Meaning: a small container for drinking (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| taza | for hot drinks, Mexico |
| vaso | glass or tumbler, Mexico |
| copa | stemmed glass |
| tarro | mug or large cup, Mexico |
A paper or plastic cup is a vaso desechable. In recipes, "one cup" of flour is una taza.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico a big mug is often called a tarro, though taza grande also works.
Did you know?
- In Mexican recipes una taza is a measure, and cucharada is the word for a tablespoon.
Examples in context
- Una taza de café, por favor.A cup of coffee, please.
- Un vaso de agua.A glass of water.
- Agrega una taza de harina.Add one cup of flour.
Example conversation
Mónica asks her friend Beto for a drink at his apartment in Mexico City.
- MónicaBeto, ¿me das una taza de té?Beto, can you give me a cup of tea?
- BetoClaro, ¿también quieres un vaso de agua?Sure, do you also want a glass of water?
- MónicaSí, gracias.Yes, thanks.
