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.
How to say “mug” in Spanish
“Mug” in Spanish is caneca.
Sturdy handled mug larger than a teacup.
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.