tazza da viaggio
/ˈtat.t͡sa da viˈad.d͡ʒo/word by word
The English phrase 'travel mug' is translated into Italian as tazza da viaggio.
The term refers to a portable, insulated cup used for drinking hot or cold beverages while on the go.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tazza da viaggio breaks down into tazza (cup), da (for or intended for) and viaggio (travel or journey), literally meaning 'cup for travel'.
Which one should you use?
While tazza da viaggio is the standard term, you may encounter mug da viaggio in modern, informal contexts or Thermos da viaggio in even more casual speech. For very formal descriptions, one might use Contenitore portatile per bevande calde.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, change the noun tazza to tazze, while the prepositional phrase da viaggio remains unchanged, resulting in tazze da viaggio for 'travel mugs'.
Did you know?
- While a tazza da viaggio is for the road, the traditional Italian coffee culture centers on the tazzina, a much smaller cup used for espresso.
- The word tazza has distant roots in the Arabic word ṭās, which refers to a bowl or cup.
- In Italy, the brand name Thermos is so dominant that it is often used as a generic noun for any insulated travel container, regardless of the actual brand.
Examples in context
- Prendiamo un caffè da bere nella mia tazza termica da viaggio?Let's get a coffee to drink in my travel mug.
- Ho dimenticato la mia tazza da viaggio in macchina.I forgot my travel mug in the car.
- Ho messo il caffè nella tazza da viaggio.I put the coffee in the travel mug.
- Questa tazza da viaggio mantiene il tè molto caldo.This travel mug keeps the tea very hot.
- Ti serve una tazza da viaggio per il treno?Do you need a travel mug for the train?
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are preparing to leave the house in the morning.
- GiuliaAlessandro, hai preso la tua tazza da viaggio?Alessandro, did you take your travel mug?
- AlessandroSì, l'ho già messa nello zaino.Yes, I already put it in my backpack.
- GiuliaOttimo, così il caffè resterà caldo.Great, that way the coffee will stay hot.
- AlessandroSpero proprio che la tazza da viaggio funzioni bene.I really hope the travel mug works well.
