taza
/ˈtaθa/feminine
The Spanish word for cup is taza. Wiktionary also lists vaso.
Meaning: drinking vessel (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| taza | /ˈtaθa/ /ˈtasa/ |
feminine |
| vaso | /ˈbaso/ | masculine |
The term is used to refer to a drinking vessel, though the specific word you choose depends on the shape and function of the container.
Which one should you use?
Spanish uses different words depending on the type of vessel: use taza specifically for a cup that typically has a handle, such as a coffee or tea cup. Use vaso for a drinking vessel that is typically cylindrical and lacks a handle, like a water glass. Use copa for a stemmed drinking vessel, such as a wine glass or a goblet. Note that copa or Copa can also refer to a trophy.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun taza becomes tazas in the plural. The masculine noun vaso becomes vasos in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtaθa/
Did you know?
- The word taza entered Spanish from Andalusian Arabic, which had borrowed it from Middle Persian.
- The word vaso shares a root with the English word 'vase', as both derive from the Latin vasum meaning a container.
- Using copa can also refer to a specific serving of a drink or dessert, such as a copa de helado for an ice cream sundae.
Examples in context
- Esto es una taza.This is a cup.This example shows how to identify a taza.Tatoeba #8348450 by adroguense, translation #5764920 by SakuraSound
- Esa no es tu taza.That is not your cup.This sentence uses taza to show possession.Tatoeba #2313672 by marcelostockle, translation #1580254 by fanty
- La taza está rota.The cup is broken.This sentence describes the state of a taza.Tatoeba #11835648 by Shishir, translation #12807513 by rul
- ¿Me puedes pasar una taza de té, por favor?Could you pass me a cup of tea, please?
- ¿Quieres una tasita de café?Do you want a cup of coffee?
- 207 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are in the kitchen in the morning.
- Sofía¿Dónde está mi taza?Where is my cup?
- AlejandroEstá sobre la mesa.It is on the table.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro.Thanks, Alejandro.
- AlejandroDe nada, Sofía.You're welcome, Sofía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cup” translations and entries taza, vaso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries taza, vaso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
