Copo americano facts for kids
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The Copo Americano (which means "American glass" in English) is a famous drinking glass from Brazil. It was first made in 1947 by a company called Nadir Figueiredo, located in São Paulo. This special glass can hold about 190 milliliters of liquid.
It's the most popular type of glass in all of Brazil. More than 6 billion of these glasses have been made since they were invented! You'll see them everywhere, from everyday restaurants to local cafes. People also use the Copo Americano as a standard way to measure ingredients when they are cooking Brazilian recipes. The name "American" comes from the machines that were brought from the United States in the 1940s to make the very first glasses.
Why the Copo Americano is Special
The Copo Americano is more than just a glass; it's a symbol of Brazil's history and design. It was even shown at the MoMA in New York City in 2009 as an example of great Brazilian design.
Other Names for the Glass
In the city of Belo Horizonte, people sometimes call this glass the "Copo Lagoinha." This is because it's used a lot in a lively part of the city known as Bairro Lagoinha. When big stores buy these glasses, they often just call them "Americano" or "2010." "2010" is a special code (102010188) that the company Nadir Figueiredo uses to identify it.
