vaso con boquilla
/baso kon bokiʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'sippy cup' is translated into Spanish as vaso con boquilla.
A sippy cup is a spill-proof cup designed for toddlers.
Meaning: spill-proof cup for toddlers (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vaso con boquilla literally translates to 'cup with mouthpiece'.
Which one should you use?
You may use vasito con boquilla to refer to a 'little sippy cup'. Using the diminutive 'vasito' emphasizes the small size and the fact that it is used by a baby. Additionally, vaso de entrenamiento is often used in retail contexts or when discussing developmental stages, as it translates to 'training cup'.
Did you know?
- The word boquilla can also refer to a 'mouthpiece' for a musical instrument, such as a trumpet or a saxophone, showing how the concept of a 'small mouth' applies to many objects.
- Spanish uses the diminutive suffix -ito in vasito not just to describe size, but to convey affection and tenderness toward the baby using the cup.
- The term vaso shares a common ancestor with the English word 'vase', as both stem from the Latin word vās meaning a vessel or container.
Examples in context
- Mi bebé siempre bebe de su vaso con boquilla.My baby always drinks from his sippy cup.
- El bebé necesita un vaso con boquilla.The baby needs a sippy cup.
- He comprado un vaso con boquilla nuevo.I have bought a new sippy cup.
- ¿Dónde está el vaso con boquilla del niño?Where is the child's sippy cup?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are preparing for a trip with their toddler.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿tienes el vaso con boquilla en la mochila?Daniel, do you have the sippy cup in the backpack?
- DanielSí, lo tengo aquí mismo.Yes, I have it right here.
- MaríaPerfecto, es muy importante para el viaje.Perfect, it is very important for the trip.
- DanielNo te preocupes, María, ya está listo.Don't worry, María, it is already ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boquilla, con, vaso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
