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    Zola (en. Zola)

    /ˈθola/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large glass used to serve wine or other beverages.
    The waiter brought a zola with red wine for dinner.
    El camarero trajo una zola con vino tinto para la cena.
    Common name in some regions to refer to a clay container.
    Grandma made a clay zola for water.
    La abuela hizo una zola de barro para el agua.
    In some contexts, it may refer to a type of bottle.
    I bought a zola of mineral water to take.
    Compré una zola de agua mineral para llevar.

    Etymology

    Probably derived from the Latin 'cella', meaning room or storage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pour into the zola
    To serve in a large glass.
    echar en la zola
    to drink from the zola
    To drink from a large container.
    beber de la zola

    Related Words

    jug
    Large container for liquids.
    jarra
    glass
    Drinking container, usually smaller than a jug.
    vaso
    bottle
    Container, typically made of glass or plastic, for liquids.
    botella

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial way to refer to an alcoholic drink.
    Today I’m going to have a zola at the party.
    Hoy me voy a tomar una zola en la fiesta.
    In some places, it is used to describe a state of intoxication.
    After several zolas, I could no longer stand.
    Después de varias zolas, ya no podía estar de pie.