tapa de rosca
/tapa de ɾoska/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'twist off cap' is translated into Spanish as tapa de rosca.
The term tapa de rosca is the standard way to describe a cap that is removed by rotating it rather than using a tool.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to 'cap of screw' or 'screw cap'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'screw caps', use tapas de rosca.
How do you pronounce it?
/tapa de ɾoska/
Did you know?
- The word tapa has a double life, acting as both a 'cap' and a famous Spanish appetizer. While it means 'lid' or 'stopper', you will also see it on menus across Spain to denote small snacks served with drinks.
- A rosca is not just a screw mechanism but also the name for a traditional ring-shaped cake eaten on Three Kings Day.
- The word rosca might have its origins in a Paleo-Hispanic language, meaning it could be much older and more local to the Iberian Peninsula than the Latin-based words surrounding it.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿me podría indicar cómo abrir la tapa a rosca de esta botella?Excuse me, could you indicate to me how to open the twist off cap of this bottle?
- Oye, ¿me ayudas a quitar la tapa a rosca de esta botella?Hey, can you help me remove the twist off cap of this bottle?
- Esta botella tiene una tapa de rosca.This bottle has a twist off cap.
- Busco una botella con tapa de rosca.I am looking for a bottle with a twist off cap.
- La tapa de rosca está muy apretada.The twist off cap is very tight.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are in the kitchen looking at a bottle of juice.
- Elena¿Puedes abrir esta botella con tapa de rosca?Can you open this bottle with a twist off cap?
- AlejandroNo puedo, la tapa de rosca no gira.I can't, the twist off cap won't turn.
- ElenaDéjame intentarlo a mí, Alejandro.Let me try it, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¡Lo lograste, Elena!You did it, Elena!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, rosca, tapa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
