Spanish word

sopa

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsopa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsoup

Example

La sopa está caliente.

The soup is hot.

Illustration for sopa (soup)

More examples

¿Quieres probar mi sopa casera?

Do you want to try my homemade soup?

Core concept

A hot, spoonable broth served in a bowl as a light starter.

Common phrases

  • tazón de sopa

    bowl of soup

  • sopa instantánea

    instant soup

  • sopa casera

    homemade soup

Similar words

caldo: Clear, flavorful liquid obtained by simmering bones, meat, or vegetables for nourishment.
crema: Creamy, pureed soup emphasizing smoothness from vegetables and milk or cream.
puchero: Rustic one-pot dish of chunky meat and vegetables cooked slowly in seasoned broth.

Definition in Spanish

Plato compuesto por un líquido, a menudo caliente, que se sirve para comer con cuchara y puede presentarse como primer plato o comida ligera.

Word origin

From Germanic *suppa via medieval Latin suppa, originally 'soaked bread', which broadened in Romance languages to name broth or liquid food.

Usage tips

  • An offer of sopa often signals concern for someone's health, so replying about how one feels or accepting the bowl keeps the conversation natural.

Related words

  • soperasoup tureennoun
  • sopitalittle soupnoun

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