drinking vessel

[ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ ˈvɛsəl]

nounpl: drinking vessels

copo de beber

1. A container designed or used for holding and consuming beverages

The drinking vessel was filled with water.

O copo de beber foi preenchido com água.

2. Any cup, glass, mug, or similar receptacle for drinking purposes

Ancient drinking vessels were often made of clay or metal.

Os vasos de beber antigos eram frequentemente feitos de argila ou metal.

NYC Slang

cup

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

copo

Most common term for drinking vessels in everyday use

Rio de Janeiro

copo de beber

Formal or descriptive usage

São Paulo

recipiente para beber

More formal or technical usage

Portugal

copo

Standard term, also used for glass as material

raise one's drinking vessel in a toast

pass the drinking vessel

drinking vessel to one's lips

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