Taza names a cup, often with a handle, or the amount it holds.
The idea
Say la taza and las tazas; use de to name a drink in the cup.
Examples
- Quiero una taza de té.I would like a cup of tea.
- La taza está sobre la mesa.The cup is on the table.
- Hay dos tazas limpias.There are two clean cups.
- Esta taza tiene un asa grande.This cup has a large handle.
- Lavo las tazas después del desayuno.I wash the cups after breakfast.
- Mi taza está llena de café.My cup is full of coffee.
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A taza may have a handle; a vaso is another drinking vessel.
Try it yourself
Choose the feminine article: ___ taza está sobre la mesa. (La / El)
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La
La is the feminine singular article for taza.
Choose the adjective matching tazas: Hay dos tazas ___. (limpias / limpios)
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limpias
Tazas is feminine plural, so the adjective is limpias.
Choose the container fitting the description: Quiero beber té en un recipiente con asa: busco ___. (una taza / un plato)
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una taza
A cup with a handle for tea is a taza here.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the feminine article: ___ taza está sobre la mesa. (La / El)
Choose the adjective matching tazas: Hay dos tazas ___. (limpias / limpios)
Choose the container fitting the description: Quiero beber té en un recipiente con asa: busco ___. (una taza / un plato)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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