vaso de trago corto
/baso de tɾaɡo koɾto/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "shot glass" is translated into Spanish as vaso de trago corto or chupito.
Meaning: small glass (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vaso de trago corto | /baso de tɾaɡo koɾto/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| chupito | /t͡ʃuˈpito/ | masculine |
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
chupito is an informal term used in social settings like bars. You may also encounter the informal term copita to refer to a shot glass.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, chupito is the most common way to refer to a shot.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are masculine nouns.
Did you know?
- While chupito is standard in Spain, many Latin American countries prefer the term caballito, which means 'little horse'.
- The word trago in the phrase vaso de trago corto shares an unexpected linguistic ancestor with the English anatomical term 'tragus', which refers to a part of the ear.
- The term chupito is diminutive and stems from the verb 'chupar', meaning 'to suck' or 'to sip'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir vasos de chupito para la fiesta?Where can I get shot glasses for the party?
- Necesito comprar unas copitas para los tequilas.I need to buy some shot glasses for the tequilas.
- ¿Dónde están los chupitos?Where are the shot glasses?
- Los chupitos están en la alacena de la cocina.The shot glasses are in the kitchen cupboard.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are preparing drinks at home.
- LucíaJavier, ¿dónde están los vasos de trago corto?Javier, where are the shot glasses?
- JavierEstán en el armario de la cocina, Lucía.They are in the kitchen cupboard, Lucía.
- LucíaSolo encuentro un vaso de trago corto.I only find one shot glass.
- JavierBusca mejor, hay varios allí.Look better, there are several there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shot glass” translations and entries chupito, 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 corto, de, trago, vaso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
