English–Spanish

“clay jug” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/boˈtixo/

Example

El botijo mantiene el agua fresca.

The clay jug keeps the water cool.

Illustration for botijo (clay jug)

How to say “clay jug” in Spanish

“Clay jug” in Spanish is botijo.

Traditional Spanish earthenware water pitcher with a side spout and handle.

Full entry for botijo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with botijo

En el mercado local compré un botijo de barro.

At the local market I bought a clay jug.

Tips for using botijo

  • Although it looks similar to the English word 'bottle', botijo is not a generic bottle and usually denotes the classic porous water vessel.

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