How to Say ‘The takeaway cup’ in Spain Spanish
El vaso para llevar
ehl BAH-soh PAH-rah ye-VAR
[ehl BAH-soh PAH-rah ye-VAR]
💬 Usage Tip: vaso means glass, and also covers a paper or plastic cup. A cup with a handle is a taza "mug, cup".
Phrase Breakdown
El vaso
ehl BAH-soh
The cup
'Vaso' means a glass or cup. The 'v' sounds like a soft 'b', and the 's' is never a 'z' sound.
El vaso está lleno.
The cup is full.
Words in this phrase
El
[ehl]
the
A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.
«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.
The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.
vaso
[BAH-soh]
cup / glass
A drinking container; here a takeaway cup.
Quiero un vaso de agua.
I want a glass of water.
para llevar
PAH-rah ye-VAR
to take away
This is the standard phrase for takeaway. 'Ll' sounds like the 'y' in 'yes', and the stress falls on '-VAR'.
Un café para llevar.
A coffee to take away.
Words in this phrase
para
[PAH-rah]
for / in order to
A preposition used to express purpose or intended use.
Reservamos este salón para una comida tranquila.
We reserved this room for a quiet meal.
llevar
[ye-VAR]
To take away
To take something with you.
Prefiero el café para llevar.
I prefer the coffee to take away.
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