A1 noun Neutro #444 mais comum

cup

/kʌp/

A small, open container used for drinking liquids, usually featuring a handle. It can also refer to a specific unit of measurement used in cooking and baking.

Exemplos

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1

I drink a cup of coffee every morning before work.

I drink a cup of coffee every morning before work.

2

The host offered each attendee a cup of herbal tea.

The host offered each attendee a cup of herbal tea.

3

Grab a cup from the cupboard if you're thirsty.

Grab a cup from the cupboard if you're thirsty.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
cup
Verb
cup
Adjetivo
cupped
Relacionado
cupcake
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Dica de memorização

Look at the letter 'C' in 'cup'—it looks like the curved side of a cup!

Quiz rápido

Please pour me a ___ of hot chocolate.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: cup

Exemplos

1

I drink a cup of coffee every morning before work.

everyday

I drink a cup of coffee every morning before work.

2

The host offered each attendee a cup of herbal tea.

formal

The host offered each attendee a cup of herbal tea.

3

Grab a cup from the cupboard if you're thirsty.

informal

Grab a cup from the cupboard if you're thirsty.

4

The procedure requires the addition of one cup of saline solution.

academic

The procedure requires the addition of one cup of saline solution.

5

We can finalize the contract details over a cup of coffee.

business

We can finalize the contract details over a cup of coffee.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
cup
Verb
cup
Adjetivo
cupped
Relacionado
cupcake

Colocações comuns

a cup of tea a cup of tea
measuring cup measuring cup
coffee cup coffee cup
paper cup paper cup
plastic cup plastic cup

Frases Comuns

not my cup of tea

not something I like or am interested in

a storm in a teacup

great excitement or anger about something trivial

cup of joe

a cup of coffee

Frequentemente confundido com

cup vs mug

A mug is typically larger, thicker, and used without a saucer, whereas a cup is often more delicate.

cup vs glass

A glass is made of glass and usually lacks a handle, while a cup is often ceramic and has a handle.

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Notas de uso

The word 'cup' is used both for the object itself and as a measure of volume (e.g., 'add a cup of sugar'). In British English, 'a cuppa' is a common informal term for a cup of tea.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes forget the preposition 'of' when mentioning the contents. Say 'a cup of water,' not 'a cup water.'

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Dica de memorização

Look at the letter 'C' in 'cup'—it looks like the curved side of a cup!

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English 'cuppe', which comes from the Late Latin 'cuppa'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one cup, two cups Pattern: cup of + [noun]
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, offering a guest a cup of tea or coffee is a fundamental gesture of hospitality and welcome.

Quiz rápido

Please pour me a ___ of hot chocolate.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: cup

Frases relacionadas

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menu

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recipe

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cook

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bake

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fry

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A thin strip of potato that has been deep-fried until crispy. It is commonly served as a side dish or snack and is often seasoned with salt.

drink

A1

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it. It is a basic human action used for hydration, nutrition, or social enjoyment.

milk

A1

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tea

A1

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egg

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