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Copa
/Sounds like "KOH" (as in "coat") + "pah" (as in "park")/
Meaning
A drink, or a round of drinks. When someone says "vamos por unas copas" they are not inviting you for water. It covers mezcal, wine, cocktails, or whatever has alcohol in it. Widely used across Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Colombia.
Examples
“¿Salimos por unas copas después del trabajo o qué? (Want to grab some drinks after work or what?)”
“Ya van cuatro copas y aún no llegó la comida. (We're already on the fourth round and the food still hasn't arrived.)”
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Copa
/Sounds like "KOH" (as in "coat") + "pah" (as in "park")/
Meaning
A drink, or a round of drinks. When someone says "vamos por unas copas" they are not inviting you for water. It covers mezcal, wine, cocktails, or whatever has alcohol in it. Widely used across Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Colombia.
Examples
“¿Salimos por unas copas después del trabajo o qué? (Want to grab some drinks after work or what?)”
“Ya van cuatro copas y aún no llegó la comida. (We're already on the fourth round and the food still hasn't arrived.)”
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In Mexico, to treat yourself to something you normally would not allow. A deliberate, guilt-free splurge or small luxury as a reward for holding back all the other times.