copa
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Definition
A 'copa' is a type of drinking glass similar to a wine glass, especially used for cocktails or wine. In Spanish and Portuguese, it can also mean the top part of a tree or a small dining area/room.
Usage & Nuances
In English, 'copa' is mainly used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts. In those languages, it most often refers to a stemmed drinking glass (like for wine), but can also mean 'tree canopy' or a small service kitchen/eating area. 'Copa do Mundo' means 'World Cup' in sports.
Example Sentences
She drank her juice from a copa.
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The bird built its nest in the copa of the tree.
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They keep the dishes in the copa next to the kitchen.
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Can I get my gin and tonic in a copa glass, please?
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The view from the copa of that old oak is amazing.
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During lunch, we always eat in the copa because it’s cozier than the big dining room.
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