Spanish word

cuenco

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkweŋko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbowl

Example

Lava el cuenco después de comer.

Wash the bowl after eating.

Illustration for cuenco (bowl)

More examples

Sirve el caldo en el cuenco hondo.

Serve the broth in the deep bowl.

Core concept

Concave, shelllike dish for serving individual portions.

Common phrases

  • cuenco de arroz

    rice bowl

  • cuenco hondo

    deep bowl

  • cuenco de cerámica

    ceramic bowl

Similar words

tazón: Deep rounded dish used for eating soup or cereal.
bol: Bowl in various sizes used for salads and soups in western tableware.
plato hondo: Plate with a raised rim and a deep center for serving soup.
plato: Flat plate for main courses or side dishes.

Definition in Spanish

Vasija pequeña y cóncava que sirve para poner porciones individuales de comida o líquido en la mesa.

Word origin

It comes from Old Spanish cuenca and ultimately from Latin concha 'shell', where the meaning shifts from a hollow to a concave serving dish.

Usage tips

  • Commonly refers to single-person portions, so pair it with an article or a numeral and use de to state the contents (un cuenco de arroz).

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