English–Spanish

“jug” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈxara/

Example

Llena la jarra con agua.

Fill the jug with water.

Illustration for jarra (jug)

How to say “jug” in Spanish

“Jug” in Spanish is jarra.

Handled pitcher with a wide mouth for pouring drinks at the table.

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

Example sentences with jarra

Pon la jarra en la mesa.

Put the jug on the table.

Tips for using jarra

  • A common false friend for English speakers is jar; jarra usually means a pourable, handled vessel for sharing drinks (for example sangría or beer) rather than a sealed storage jar.

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