Sopas (en. Soups)

/ˈsopas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Culinary preparation in which ingredients are combined in a hot liquid.
Soups are an excellent option for winter.
Las sopas son una excelente opción para el invierno.
Liquid food that is served hot or cold.
I love vegetable soup.
Me encanta la sopa de verduras.
Dish that is commonly consumed as an appetizer or first course.
Let’s order soups to start the dinner.
Vamos a pedir sopas para comenzar la cena.

Etymology

From Latin 'supa', which means soup or broth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

word soup
Game or pastime that involves finding hidden words in a set of letters.
sopa de letras
instant soup
Type of soup that is prepared quickly by adding hot water.
sopa instantánea
there’s no soup without salt
Expression that indicates there is no success without effort.
no hay sopa sin sal

Related Words

broth
Liquid obtained from cooking meat, bones, or vegetables.
caldo
pasta
Food that is commonly used in the preparation of soups.
pasta

Slang Meanings

Soups as a derogatory term to refer to a weak person.
Don’t be weak, defend yourself.
No seas sopas, defiéndete.
Soup in the context of confusing interventions or situations.
That fight was a complete mess.
Esa pelea fue una sopa completa.