Spanish · Food & Drink
"Cup" in Spanish: taza
la taza
A cup is la taza (TAH-sah), a feminine noun: una taza de café. Use taza for coffee or tea cups; use vaso for a drinking glass.
At breakfast
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How to pronounce taza
Say it
TAH-sah
/ˈta.sa/
TAH-sah, stress on TAH. The z in taza sounds like s in Latin America. Spain often uses a soft th: TAH-thah.
"Cup" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la taza | cup Cup with a handle, especially for hot drinks. | Cup with a handle, especially for hot drinks. |
| una taza de café | a cup of coffee Everyday café order size. | Everyday café order size. |
| una taza de té | a cup of tea Hot tea by the cup. | Hot tea by the cup. |
| la taza medidora | measuring cup Kitchen tool. | Kitchen tool. |
How to use taza in real life
- 1At breakfast
Necesito otra taza de café.
I need another cup of coffee.
Otra taza is the natural refill ask.
- 2In the kitchen
¿Dónde está la taza limpia?
Where is the clean cup?
Taza as the physical mug or cup.
- 3Ordering tea
Una taza de té de manzanilla.
A cup of chamomile tea.
Pair taza with té for hot infusions.
Mistakes English speakers make with taza
Incorrect: El taza está caliente.
Correct: La taza está caliente.
Taza is feminine: la taza.
Incorrect: Un vaso de café con asa.
Correct: Una taza de café.
Hot drinks in a handled cup are taza, not vaso.
Good to know
Good to knowTaza is the coffee or tea cup. Vaso is the tumbler for water and juice. In Latin America a café often arrives in a small taza; ask for una taza grande if you want more.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering coffee at a café
ChatPal
¿Pedimos una taza de café?
Shall we order a cup of coffee?
You
Sí. Una taza grande, por favor.
Yes. A large cup, please.
ChatPal
Yo quiero media taza nada más.
I only want half a cup.
You
Entonces dos pedidos distintos.
Then two different orders.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cup" in Spanish
Is taza masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la taza, una taza llena.
What is the difference between taza and vaso?
Taza is a cup (often with a handle). Vaso is a drinking glass.
How do I order a cup of coffee?
Una taza de café, por favor.
How do you pronounce taza?
TAH-sah. In Latin America, z in taza sounds like s.
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