Spanish word

recipiente

Pronunciation

IPA/reθiˈpjente/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncontainer

Example

¿Dónde está el recipiente para reciclar?

Where is the container for recycling?

Illustration for recipiente (container)

More examples

Guarda las sobras en un recipiente con tapa.

Store the leftovers in a lidded container.

Core concept

A hollow vessel for holding liquids, food, or other objects.

Common phrases

  • recipiente con tapa

    lidded container

  • recipiente para comida

    container for food

  • recipiente grande

    big container

Similar words

botella: Narrow-necked bottle with a closure for holding and carrying liquids.
envase: Container used to package and preserve products for sale or storage.
bote: Sturdy round can or plastic jar for storing and preserving items.
vaso: Open-topped drinking vessel for serving and sipping beverages.

Definition in Spanish

Objeto que sirve para contener o guardar líquidos, alimentos u otros objetos.

Word origin

From Latin recipiens 'receiving', the present participle of recipere 'to receive', originally 'that which receives', so the word denotes objects that receive and hold contents.

Usage tips

  • Used in general or formal contexts such as labels and instructions, while everyday speech prefers specific names like botella, taza, envase, or tarro.

Other meanings

  • receptaclenoun
  • vesselnoun

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