Cup

/kʌp/

Definición y Significado de "cup"

Cup

SUSTANTIVO

taza

a small bowl-shaped container, usually with a handle, that we use for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

Example

He admired the hand-painted design on the teacup.

He enjoyed a cappuccino in a large coffee cup.

He enjoyed a cup of freshly brewed black coffee.

1.1

taza, copa

cup-shaped plant organ

1.2

taza, vaso

the quantity a cup will hold

1.3

copa, taza

any cup-shaped concavity

copa

a trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament or league

What is a "cup"?

A cup is a trophy or award given to the winner of a competition, particularly in sports events. It is usually a bowl-shaped container, often made of metal, and is typically awarded to the team or individual who finishes first in a tournament or championship. Cups are often passed down from year to year, with the winning team or person keeping the cup until the next competition.

Example

He was excited to add the bowling cup to his collection of trophies.

She dreamt of the day she would lift the world cup in athletics.

The coach 's strategy helped the baseball team win the state cup.

2.1

copa, torneo

a sports competition in which a trophy is awarded to the winner

Example

The team won the national cup after a thrilling final.

He was the champion of the local cup last year.

The team celebrated their victory in the cup.

taza, vaso

a standardized volume measurement used in cooking in the United States, equivalent to approximately 8 fluid ounces

What is "cup"?

In the United States, a cup is a common unit of volume measurement used in cooking and baking. It is abbreviated as "c." One cup is equal to approximately 8 fluid ounces or 236.588 milliliters. Cups are used to measure ingredients such as flour, sugar, milk, and water in recipes. They provide a convenient and standardized way to portion ingredients and ensure consistent results in cooking and baking.

Example

The recipe calls for two cups of water to be added to the saucepan.

She poured half a cup of milk into her cereal bowl for breakfast.

The chef measured three cups of flour to prepare the cake batter.

agujero, copa

the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green

jarra de ponche, vaso de ponche

a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl

taza, copa

a volume of approximately 250 milliliters, often used informally in cooking and baking

What is "cup"?

In UK measurements, a cup is occasionally used as a rough approximation for volume in cooking and baking. While not as standardized as in some other regions, a cup is typically considered to be around 250 milliliters in the United Kingdom.

to cup

VERBO

coger en forma de copa, conchar

to shape one's hands in a rounded or curved manner

Transitive: to cup one's hands