Taza (en. Cup)

/ˈtaza/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A container, usually cylindrical, used for drinking liquids such as water, tea, or coffee.

She served the coffee in a beautiful ceramic cup.

Ella sirvió el café en una hermosa taza de cerámica.

Measurement equivalent to 240 milliliters in the United States.

To make the cake, you need a cup of sugar.

Para hacer el pastel, necesitas una taza de azúcar.

A unit of measurement in cooking used for both liquid and dry ingredients.

Add a cup of flour to the mixture.

Agrega una taza de harina a la mezcla.

From the Hispanic Arabic 'ṭaẓa', which means 'container'.

tea cup

Container for drinking tea.

taza de té

coffee cup

Container for drinking coffee.

taza de café

measuring cup

Utensil used to measure ingredients in the kitchen.

taza medidora

bowl

Deep and wide container, used for food.

tazón

glass

Container usually without a handle, used for liquids.

vaso

goblet

Container with a narrow base and wide bowl, used for drinks.

copa

Expression referring to a person who frequently criticizes or complains.

Stop being a cup and enjoy the moment.

Deja de ser una taza y disfruta del momento.

Used humorously to refer to someone who is very serious or traditional.

Don't be such a cup, relax a little.

No seas tan taza, relájate un poco.