Tacuba (en. Cultural venue)

/taˈku.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A large container, generally made of clay, used to store liquids.

The jug was filled with fresh water from the spring.

La tacuba se llenó de agua fresca del manantial.

Jug used in some regions to serve drinks.

They served the punch in a jug that adorned the table.

Sirvieron el ponche en una tacuba que adornaba la mesa.

The word tacuba comes from the Nahuatl 'tacub', which means container or jug.

water jug

Container specifically used to carry water.

tacuba de agua

clay jug

Container made of clay, traditional in many cultures.

tacuba de barro

jug

Container with a handle, used to hold liquids.

jarra

pitcher

Clay or ceramic container used to keep water cold.

botijo

A way of affectionately referring to a strong woman or one with great character.

That girl is a real tacuba, she always gets ahead.

Esa chica es una verdadera tacuba, siempre sale adelante.

Referring to a very close-knit group of friends.

We are a tacuba, always together in everything.

Nosotros somos una tacuba, siempre juntos en todo.