Spanish · Food & Drink
"Spoon" in Spanish: cuchara
la cuchara
A spoon is la cuchara (koo-CHAH-rah), a feminine noun: una cuchara grande. A teaspoon is often una cucharita; do not confuse cuchara with cuchillo (knife).
Eating soup
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How to pronounce cuchara
Say it
koo-CHAH-rah
/kuˈtʃa.ɾa/
koo-CHAH-rah, stress on CHAH. The ch is like "cha" in "chocolate". Keep the final rah clear—do not swallow it.
"Spoon" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cuchara | spoon Default table spoon. | Default table spoon. |
| la cucharita | teaspoon; little spoon Coffee, tea, and desserts. | Coffee, tea, and desserts. |
| la cuchara de sopa | soup spoon Larger spoon for soup. | Larger spoon for soup. |
| una cucharada | a spoonful Recipe measure. | Recipe measure. |
How to use cuchara in real life
- 1Eating soup
Necesito una cuchara para la sopa.
I need a spoon for the soup.
Soup almost always needs a cuchara.
- 2At the table
¿Me pasas la cuchara, por favor?
Can you pass me the spoon, please?
Pass the cuchara across the table.
- 3Stirring coffee
¿Hay una cuchara pequeña para el café?
Is there a small spoon for the coffee?
Cuchara pequeña works; cucharita is the everyday diminutive.
Mistakes English speakers make with cuchara
Incorrect: El cuchara está limpia.
Correct: La cuchara está limpia.
Cuchara is feminine: la cuchara.
Incorrect: Me falta un cuchillo para la sopa.
Correct: Me falta una cuchara para la sopa.
Soup needs cuchara (spoon), not cuchillo (knife).
Good to know
Cuchara is the spoon; cucharita is the small one for coffee. Learners mix cuchara with cuchillo because both start with cuchi-. Soup, stews, and many desserts need a cuchara.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Soup arrives without a spoon
ChatPal
Tu sopa necesita una cuchara.
Your soup needs a spoon.
You
Es verdad. Pediré una cuchara.
True. I'll ask for a spoon.
ChatPal
Disculpe, ¿nos trae otra cuchara?
Excuse me, can you bring us another spoon?
You
Gracias.
Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Spoon" in Spanish
Is cuchara masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la cuchara, una cuchara limpia.
What is a cucharita?
A little spoon (teaspoon), the diminutive of cuchara.
How is cuchara different from cuchillo?
Cuchara is spoon; cuchillo is knife.
How do you pronounce cuchara?
koo-CHAH-rah with stress on CHAH.
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