Spanish Conversation · Level 54
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Spanish word
porrón
Pronunciation
IPA/poˈron/
Meaning
- masculine nounwine pitcher
Example
¿Quieres probar del porrón?
Do you want to try some from the wine pitcher?
More examples
En la fiesta compartimos el porrón sin usar vasos.
At the party we passed around the wine pitcher without using glasses.
Core concept
Glass pitcher with a pointed narrow spout for drinking at a distance.
Common phrases
beber del porrón
drink from the wine pitcher
probar del porrón
taste from the wine pitcher
compartir el porrón
pass around the wine pitcher
Similar words
vaso: Everyday small cup with a wide opening for drinking beverages directly.
botella: Long-necked bottle closed with a cap or cork for preserving and transporting liquids.
copa: Delicate stemmed glass used for wine tasting and sipping.
jarra: Sturdy handled container for holding and pouring larger quantities of liquid.
Definition in Spanish
Jarra de vidrio típica para compartir vino en grupo, diseñada para verter desde cierta distancia sin apoyar la boca en el recipiente.
Word origin
Borrowed from Catalan porró, the word describes a distinctive glass pitcher whose thin pointed spout allows one person to pour a steady stream to another without touching the mouth to the vessel.
Usage tips
- At social gatherings a porrón is shared among friends and people coordinate pours by eye contact or a short call to keep the stream steady and avoid spills.