English–Spanish

“mug” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈneka/

Example

Pon la caneca en la mesa para mi café.

Put the mug on the table for my coffee.

Illustration for caneca (mug)

How to say “mug” in Spanish

“Mug” in Spanish is caneca.

Sturdy handled mug larger than a teacup.

Full entry for caneca: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with caneca

¿Dónde está mi caneca con tapa?

Where is my mug with a lid?

Tips for using caneca

  • Usage varies by country: some speakers use caneca for a large coffee or tea mug, others use it for a beer mug, and many prefer taza, jarra, or vaso for smaller cups.

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