tazas
/taθas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cups" is translated into Spanish as tazas.
Tazas refers to small containers with handles used for drinking hot liquids such as tea or coffee.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, vaso predominantly refers to a glass.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is taza, and the plural is tazas.
How do you pronounce it?
/taθas/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, taza can be used as a colloquial euphemism for the toilet bowl.
- The word taza is a cognate of the Arabic word tasa, reflecting the centuries of Moorish influence on the Spanish language.
- While taza is the standard word, speakers in many Latin American countries use the term pocillo specifically for small coffee or tea cups.
Examples in context
- Me tomé dos tazas de café.I had two cups of coffee.Tatoeba #499609 by Shishir, translation #253446 by CK
- Yo coleccioné tazas de café.I collected coffee cups.Tatoeba #5944958 by albrusgher, translation #2732226 by Amastan
- Has bebido tres tazas de café.You've drunk three cups of coffee.Tatoeba #1238997 by marcelostockle, translation #16723 by CK
- ¡Puedes servir el café en esa taza bonita!You can serve the coffee in that beautiful cup!
- Me gustaría una taza de té en lugar de un vaso hoy.I would like a cup of tea instead of a glass today.
- ¿Me puedes traer una tacita de azúcar, por favor?Can you bring me a small cup of sugar, please?
- ¡Este pocillo de café está delicioso!This small cup of coffee is delicious!
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are cleaning up after breakfast.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿puedes lavar las tazas?Daniel, can you wash the cups?
- DanielSí, yo lavo las tazas ahora.Yes, I will wash the cups now.
- ElenaGracias, pon las tazas en el estante.Thanks, put the cups on the shelf.
- DanielDe acuerdo, ya están limpias.Okay, they are already clean.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
