Spanish Conversation · Level 97
60 words
Spanish word
envasar
Pronunciation
IPA/embaˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbpack
Example
Necesito envasar estas aceitunas para la venta.
I need to pack these olives for sale.
More examples
¿Prefieres envasar la comida para llevar en tuppers o en bolsas?
Do you prefer to pack the takeout food in Tupperware or in bags?
Core concept
Putting products into sealed packaging for sale.
Common phrases
envasar para llevar
pack to go
envasar comida
pack food
Similar words
embalar: Wraps or cushions goods to protect them from damage during handling and transport.
empaquetar: Places items into packages or boxes to prepare them for sale or shipment.
enlatar: Puts food or drink into metal cans to preserve it for long-term storage.
embotellar: Fills bottles with liquids and seals them so they can be stored or sold.
Definition in Spanish
Introducir productos u otros contenidos en un envase o embalaje para protegerlos, conservarlos y prepararlos para la venta.
Word origin
From Spanish envase 'container' plus prefix en- 'in', with envase from Latin vas 'vessel', so envasar literally means to put something into a container.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for industrial or commercial packaging, envasar sounds formal in everyday speech where embotellar or poner en frascos is more natural, and it must not be confused with enviar 'to send'.