Copo (en. Flake)

/ˈko.po/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Snow particle or ice crystal.
A snowflake fell on my hand.
Un copo de nieve cayó sobre mi mano.
Portion of something that is in the shape of a flake, such as sugar or soap.
I added a flake of sugar to my coffee.
Agregué un copo de azúcar a mi café.

Etymology

From Latin 'cōpūlus', meaning 'pile' or 'heap'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

snowflake
Snow particle in the shape of a crystal.
copo de nieve
sugar flake
Portion of sugar in miniature form.
copo de azúcar

Related Words

snowfall
Meteorological phenomenon where snow falls.
nevada
cold
Low temperature that often accompanies the falling of snowflakes.
frío

Slang Meanings

In some countries, it refers to a person who is a bit crazy or has a quirky personality.
That guy is a bit flaky, but he is nice.
Ese tipo está un poco copo, pero es buena onda.