Spanish word

garrafa

Pronunciation

IPA/gaˈrafa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounjerry can

Example

Guardamos agua en la garrafa para emergencias.

We keep water in the jerry can for emergencies.

Illustration for garrafa (jerry can)

More examples

Compramos una garrafa de agua para la excursión.

We bought a jerry can of water for the outing.

Core concept

Large handled container for carrying and pouring liquids.

Common phrases

  • garrafa de agua

    jerry can of water

  • llenar la garrafa

    fill the jerry can

Similar words

bidón: Sturdy large container designed for transporting liquids over distance.
garrafón: Very large refill-style bottle used for supplying water to dispensers.
botella: Narrow bottle shaped for holding drinks and for drinking or pouring directly.

Definition in Spanish

Envase de gran capacidad, generalmente de plástico, provisto de un asa para verter o transportar líquidos en el hogar o en excursiones.

Word origin

Via medieval Iberian speech from an Arabic-derived term for scooping or ladling, applied to high-capacity pouring vessels.

Usage tips

  • In some countries the related term garrafón refers to very large dispenser bottles (about 20 L), and garrafa in those areas commonly means a smaller handheld jug.

Other meanings

  • demijohnnoun

Related words

  • garrafóndemijohnnoun

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