Spanish Conversation · Level 83
59 words
Spanish word
barril
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈril/
Meaning
- masculine nounbarrel
Example
Compramos un barril de cerveza para la fiesta.
We bought a barrel of beer for the party.
More examples
Abrieron el barril para servir la bebida.
They opened the barrel to serve the drink.
Core concept
Rounded wooden or metal cask for holding beer, wine, or other liquids.
Common phrases
abrir un barril
open a barrel
un barril vacío
an empty barrel
barril de agua
barrel of water
Similar words
bidón: Tough metal or plastic container designed for carrying liquids by hand, often with a handle.
barrica: Small oak barrel used in cellars to age wine and add flavor and aromatic character.
tonel: Very large wooden barrel or vat traditionally used on farms or wineries to store liquids.
Definition in Spanish
Recipiente cilíndrico, generalmente de madera o metal, usado para guardar o transportar líquidos como vino o cerveza.
Word origin
The word traces to Old French baril and to Late Latin barriculum, from barra 'bar' or 'stave', indicating a small staved vessel.
Usage tips
- Barril often denotes a portable keg, especially for beer, whereas barrica more often refers to wine barrels used for aging, typically in oak.
Other meanings
- kegnoun