vaso de hielo
/baso de jelo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for 'cup of ice' is vaso de hielo.
This phrase is used to describe a glass container filled with ice cubes.
Did you know?
- The word vaso is used in Spanish medical terminology to describe a 'blood vessel', which is vaso sanguíneo.
- The word hielo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'gel', as both come from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'cold'.
- If you ask for a vaso de hielo in a restaurant, you may receive a glass containing only ice cubes without any beverage inside.
Examples in context
- Necesito un vaso de hielo para mi refresco.I need a cup of ice for my soda.
- Solo quiero un vaso de hielo, por favor.I only want a cup of ice, please.
- Trae un vaso de hielo a la mesa.Bring a cup of ice to the table.
Example conversation
At a summer party in a garden.
- Javier¿Puedes traerme un vaso de hielo, Lucía?Can you bring me a cup of ice, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, Javier, ahora mismo te lo llevo.Yes, Javier, I'll bring it to you right now.
- JavierMuchas gracias, hace mucho calor hoy.Thank you very much, it is very hot today.
- LucíaDe nada, aquí tienes tu vaso de hielo.You're welcome, here is your cup of ice.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, hielo, vaso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
