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"Glass (for drinking)" in Spanish: vaso
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A drinking glass is el vaso (VAH-soh), a masculine noun: un vaso de agua. A wine glass is usually una copa, not un vaso.
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How to pronounce vaso
Say it
VAH-soh
/ˈba.so/
VAH-soh, stress on VAH. Latin American v in vaso often sounds like a soft b. Keep both vowels short.
"Glass (for drinking)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el vaso | glass (tumbler) Everyday glass for water, juice, soda. | Everyday glass for water, juice, soda. |
| un vaso de agua | a glass of water Most common café ask. | Most common café ask. |
| la copa | stemmed glass (wine) Use for wine, not vaso. | Use for wine, not vaso. |
| el vaso desechable | disposable cup/glass Street stalls and parties. | Street stalls and parties. |
How to use vaso in real life
- 1At a café
Un vaso de agua natural, por favor.
A glass of still water, please.
Classic order with vaso de agua.
- 2At the table
¿Me pasas el vaso vacío?
Can you pass me the empty glass?
Vaso as the physical tumbler.
- 3Ordering juice
Quiero un vaso de jugo grande.
I want a large glass of juice.
Size the drink with vaso.
Mistakes English speakers make with vaso
Incorrect: La vaso está lleno.
Correct: El vaso está lleno.
Vaso is masculine: el vaso, lleno.
Incorrect: Una copa de agua, por favor.
Correct: Un vaso de agua, por favor.
Water goes in a vaso. Copa is for wine or similar drinks.
Good to know
Good to knowVaso is the everyday tumbler. Copa is the stemmed glass for wine. Asking for un vaso de agua natural is one of the first restaurant phrases travelers need.
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Asking for water at the table
ChatPal
¿Pides un vaso de agua?
Are you ordering a glass of water?
You
Sí. Un vaso grande, por favor.
Yes. A large glass, please.
ChatPal
Yo también quiero un vaso.
I want a glass too.
You
Perfecto. Dos entonces.
Perfect. Two then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Glass (for drinking)" in Spanish
Is vaso masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el vaso, un vaso limpio.
What is the difference between vaso and copa?
Vaso is a tumbler. Copa is usually a stemmed wine glass.
How do I order a glass of water?
Un vaso de agua natural, por favor.
How do you pronounce vaso?
VAH-soh. In vaso, v often sounds like soft b.
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