tazón

tah-SOHN/taˈθon/

“tazón” means “large bowl” in Spanish (for cereal or soup).

large bowl

Also: large mug

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A large, colorful ceramic bowl filled with warm soup sitting on a wooden table.

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Me gusta comer mis cereales en un tazón grande.

I like to eat my cereal in a large bowl.

Ella preparó un tazón de sopa caliente para el niño.

She prepared a bowl of hot soup for the boy.

Prefiero tomar el café con leche en un tazón en lugar de una taza pequeña.

I prefer to drink my coffee with milk in a large mug instead of a small cup.

Word Connections

Synonyms

bol (bowl (often for mixing))
cuenco (small/medium bowl)

Antonyms

taza (cup (smaller))

Common Collocations

tazón de cereales – bowl of cereal
tazón de leche – large bowl/mug of milk
tazón de caldo – bowl of broth

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "tazón" in Spanish:

large bowl→large mug→

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Quick Quiz: tazón

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👥 Word Family▼

taza(cup) — Noun

tacita(small cup) — Noun

tancada(cupful) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

corazónavióncanción

📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish word 'taza', which comes from the Arabic 'tassah' (meaning basin or bowl).

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: tasseItalian: tazza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 'tazón' the same as a 'bol'?

They are very similar! A 'tazón' usually has more of a cup shape (deep) and is used for individual servings of food or drink, while a 'bol' can sometimes refer to a larger mixing bowl.

Does a 'tazón' have a handle?

Sometimes! In many Spanish-speaking households, a tazón is like a giant coffee mug with or without a handle.

Can I use 'tazón' for a salad bowl?

Usually, a salad bowl is called an 'ensaladera'. A 'tazón' is better suited for things like soup, milk, or cereal.