Spanish word

escudilla

Pronunciation

IPA/eskuˈðiʝa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbowl

Example

Pon la escudilla en la mesa.

Put the bowl on the table.

Illustration for escudilla (bowl)

More examples

Compré una escudilla para la sopa.

I bought a bowl for the soup.

Core concept

Deep rounded ceramic soup bowl.

Common phrases

  • poner la escudilla

    set down the bowl

  • escudilla de cerámica

    deep ceramic bowl

Similar words

tazón: Wide-mouthed deep bowl with a curved base for cereal, soup, or mixing.
cuenco: Compact round bowl for small servings of side dishes or light soups.

Definition in Spanish

Recipiente hondo, generalmente de cerámica o barro, usado para servir y comer sopas, guisos u otros alimentos con líquido.

Word origin

It derives from Latin scutella, a diminutive of scutum 'shield', transmitted through the Romance languages and Old Spanish to denote a small concave vessel.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish escudilla sounds somewhat literary or traditional, so cuenco, tazón, or plato hondo are more common on menus and in shops.

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