vasos
/VAH-sohs/
glasses
Vasos means drinking glasses.
vasos(noun)
glasses
?drinking containers
,cups
?for water/juice (less common than 'taza')
tumblers
?beverage container
📝 In Action
Por favor, ¿puedes poner cuatro vasos en la mesa?
A1Please, can you put four glasses on the table?
Se me cayeron los vasos y se rompieron todos.
A2The glasses fell and they all broke.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Nouns
To make the singular noun 'vaso' plural, you simply add '-s' because it ends in a vowel.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Material vs. Container
Mistake: "Using 'cristal' or 'vidrio' when you mean the object."
Correction: Use 'vasos' for the object you drink from. 'Cristal' or 'vidrio' refers to the material (glass).
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Request
When asking for water, you usually request 'un vaso de agua' (a glass of water).
In anatomy, vasos refers to vessels, such as blood vessels.
📝 In Action
Los vasos sanguíneos son esenciales para transportar oxígeno.
B2Blood vessels are essential for transporting oxygen.
El cirujano examinó los vasos linfáticos de la zona afectada.
C1The surgeon examined the lymphatic vessels of the affected area.
💡 Grammar Points
Shared Root Meaning
This meaning relates to the original Latin sense of 'vaso,' meaning 'container' or 'vessel,' which applies to both body parts and kitchenware.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you are discussing anatomy or biology, 'vasos' almost certainly means 'vessels.' If you are in a kitchen, it means 'drinking glasses.'
This form of vasar means to place something, like a dish, on a stand or base.
📝 In Action
Vosotros vasos las piezas de cerámica con cuidado.
C2You all place the ceramic pieces on the bases carefully. (Used almost exclusively in very technical descriptions.)
💡 Grammar Points
The Obscure Verb
This verb form is only mentioned for completeness. In almost all Spanish conversations, 'vasos' is the plural noun for 'glasses'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vasos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'vasos' in its most common, everyday meaning?
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'vaso' y 'copa'?
'Vaso' is a general term for a container, usually cylindrical and without a stem (like a tumbler). 'Copa' is specifically a glass with a stem, typically used for wine or cocktails.
Does 'vasos' only refer to containers made of glass?
No. Although the material is 'vidrio' or 'cristal,' the word 'vaso' can be used for a plastic cup, a paper cup, or any drinking container of that shape.