vaso medidor
/baso medidoɾ/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "measuring cup" is translated into Spanish as vaso medidor. Wiktionary also lists vasomedida and jarra medidora.
Meaning: utensil to measure the volume (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vaso medidor | /baso medidoɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| vasomedida | /basomedida/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| jarra medidora | /xara medidoɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| taza dosificadora | /taθa dosifikadoɾa/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /tasa dosifikadoɾa/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
A measuring cup is a utensil used to measure volume.
What does it mean word for word?
The term vaso medidor is composed of vaso (cup/glass) and medidor (measuring/measurer).
Which one should you use?
Jarra medidora is used when the utensil is a larger pitcher-style vessel rather than a single cup. Taza dosificadora is used for smaller measuring cups intended for medicine or specific ingredients where precise dosing is required.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term jarra medidora is often used. In certain Latin American countries, you may also encounter the term pote medidor.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make vaso medidor plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix, resulting in vasos medidores.
Did you know?
- While vaso is used in vaso medidor, in many Spanish-speaking countries a vaso is specifically a drinking glass rather than a ceramic cup.
- The word taza in taza dosificadora actually has Arabic roots, descending from the word ṭās which meant a bowl or vessel.
- The term taza dosificadora focuses on the act of 'dosing' rather than 'measuring', which is why it is typically reserved for medicine or potent chemicals.
Examples in context
- Por favor, pasa la taza medidora para la harina.Please pass the measuring cup for the flour.
- Necesito un vaso medidor para añadir el aceite.I need a measuring cup to add the oil.
- ¿Podrías traerme la taza de medir para el azúcar, por favor?Could you bring me the measuring cup for sugar, please?
- No encuentro mi pote medidor, ¿me prestas el tuyo?I can't find my measuring cup, can I borrow yours?
- Necesito un vaso medidor para la receta.I need a measuring cup for the recipe.
- El vaso medidor está en el cajón.The measuring cup is in the drawer.
- ¿Dónde dejaste el vaso medidor de plástico?Where did you leave the plastic measuring cup?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are baking a cake together in the kitchen.
- Alejandro¿Tienes un vaso medidor para la harina?Do you have a measuring cup for the flour?
- SofíaSí, lo tengo aquí en la encimera.Yes, I have it here on the counter.
- AlejandroPerfecto, gracias por ayudarme, Sofía.Perfect, thanks for helping me, Sofía.
- SofíaDe nada, Alejandro, vamos a empezar.You're welcome, Alejandro, let's get started.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “measuring cup” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jarra, medidor, taza, vaso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
