taza
/ˈtaθa/
The Spanish word taza means cup.
taza is the most common and straightforward way to say cup in Spanish.
Which one should you use?
Distinguish taza (cup/mug) from taza (a common misspelling of tasa, meaning rate or tax).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Mexico, the term jarrito is used when referring to a cup or mug, especially one made of clay.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of taza is tazas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtaθa/
Did you know?
- The word taza does not come from Latin, but was adopted from Arabic ṭās during the Moorish presence in the Iberian Peninsula.
- In Spanish, taza refers specifically to the vessel, whereas the word copa is used for a wine glass or a goblet.
- In Spain, the pronunciation of the 'z' in taza uses a voiceless dental fricative, creating a 'th' sound that differs from the 's' sound used in the Americas.
Examples in context
- Por favor, ¿me puedes traer una taza de café?Can you please bring me a cup of coffee?
- Me encanta beber té caliente en mi taza favorita.I love drinking hot tea in my favorite cup.
- una taza de caféA cup of coffee
- La taza está sobre la mesa.The cup is on the table.
- ¿Me prestas una taza, por favor?Can you lend me a cup, please?
- He comprado una taza nueva.I have bought a new cup.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are in the kitchen in the morning.
- Javier¿Tienes una taza para mi café?Do you have a cup for my coffee?
- SofíaSí, aquí tienes la taza azul.Yes, here is the blue cup.
- JavierMuchas gracias, Sofía.Thank you very much, Sofía.
- SofíaDe nada, Javier.You're welcome, Javier.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry taza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries taza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
