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taza

cup

noun TAH-sah Rare
Food & Drink Utensils

Origin: From Arabic tassah (small bowl), which entered Spanish in the medieval period.

Also means

mug

Usage Note

Taza refers to a drinking cup, typically with a handle, used for hot drinks — una taza de café (a cup of coffee), una taza de té (a cup of tea). It also serves as a measurement in cooking (una taza de harina — a cup of flour). Do not confuse it with vaso (a glass, for cold drinks) or copa (a wine glass or trophy). The Arabic origin is apparent in many household terms that entered Spanish during the Moorish era.

Examples

"Tomó una taza de café por la mañana."

Natural Translation

She had a cup of coffee in the morning.

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