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How to Say ‘It's like a mug.’ in Spain Spanish

Es como un tazón.

ess KOH-moh oon tah-THOHN

[ess KOH-moh oon tah-THOHN]

Phrase Breakdown

Es como

ess KOH-moh

It's like

Used to compare things. Link the two words smoothly: es-CO-mo.

Example

Es como un perro pequeño.

It's like a small dog.

Words in this phrase

[ess]

it is

Used to state or confirm a time or arrangement.

Example

La reserva Es a las nueve.

The reservation is at nine.

como

[KOH-moh]

like / as

Introduces a comparison or role: "as a prophet", "as a teacher"; often used to express viewpoints respectfully.

Example

Hablamos de Jesús como guía moral, no como motivo de discusión.

We talk about Jesus as a moral guide, not as a reason for argument.

un tazón.

oon tah-THOHN

a big bowl/mug.

A 'tazón' is a large bowl-like cup. In Spain the 'z' sounds like English 'th' in 'think': ta-THÓN, stressed at the end.

Example

Desayuno un tazón de cereales.

I have a bowl of cereal for breakfast.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

a / an

Masculine singular indefinite article used before a noun.

Example

Busco un entorno donde pueda crecer profesionalmente.

I am looking for an environment where I can grow professionally.

tazón

[tah-THOHN]

large bowl / big mug

A big, wide cup or bowl, often used for milky coffee or soup.

Example

Desayuno un tazón de cereales.

I have a bowl of cereal for breakfast.

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