Spanish Conversation · Level 122
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Spanish word
caneca
Pronunciation
IPA/kaˈneka/
Meaning
- feminine nounmug
Example
Pon la caneca en la mesa para mi café.
Put the mug on the table for my coffee.
More examples
¿Dónde está mi caneca con tapa?
Where is my mug with a lid?
Core concept
Sturdy handled mug larger than a teacup.
Common phrases
caneca con tapa
mug with a lid
caneca de plástico
plastic mug
Similar words
taza: Small cup for drinking coffee or tea, commonly used for individual servings.
vaso: Straight-sided glass, usually handleless, for water, juice, or other cold drinks.
tazón: Deep bowl for serving soup, cereal, or other foods.
jarra: Large pitcher for holding and pouring multiple servings of a beverage.
Definition in Spanish
Recipiente cotidiano con asa, resistente y de mayor capacidad que una taza, empleado para bebidas calientes o frías.
Word origin
The Spanish word caneca was borrowed from Portuguese caneca, where it denotes a sturdy handled drinking cup.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- cupnoun