Copa (en. Cup)

/ˈkopa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Glass with a pedestal for liquids.

She toasted with a champagne glass.

Ella brindó con una copa de champán.

Trophy in the shape of a cup awarded in competitions.

The team won the World Cup.

El equipo ganó la copa del mundo.

The upper part of a plant or tree.

The crown of the tree swayed with the wind.

La copa del árbol se movía con el viento.

From Latin 'cūpa', which means 'glass' or 'container'.

wine glass

Glass specifically used for serving wine.

copa de vino

to be at the top

To be in the highest position or in the best place.

estar en la copa

to toast with a glass

To make a toast using a glass.

brindar con una copa

cup

Similar container, but without a base, often used for hot liquids.

taza

glass

General-purpose container for liquids, with or without a base.

vaso

trophy

Award given to recognize an achievement.

trofeo

A glass of alcohol.

We went out for some drinks.

Salimos a tomar unas copas.

Referring to a dating event.

Let's have a drink tonight.

Vamos a hacer una copa esta noche.