Spanish word

vasija

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈsixa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpot, vessel

Example

Pon la vasija en la estantería.

Put the pot on the shelf.

Illustration for vasija (pot)

More examples

Si la vasija cae, se romperá.

If the pot falls, it will break.

Core concept

Hollow earthenware vessel for holding food or objects.

Common phrases

  • romper la vasija

    break the pot

  • vasija antigua

    old pot

Similar words

recipiente: General container for holding or storing items, any material or shape.
jarrón: Tall decorative vessel for arranging and displaying cut flowers.
jarra: Handled vessel designed to hold and pour liquids, often with a spout.
cuenco: Shallow round bowl used for serving or mixing food.

Definition in Spanish

Recipiente hueco, normalmente de barro o cerámica, destinado a contener, conservar o exhibir objetos, alimentos o líquidos.

Word origin

From Latin vas (vasis) with diminutive vasicula, the form vasija entered Spanish meaning a small vessel or jar.

Usage tips

  • Not interchangeable with vaso (glass) or jarrón (vase); if the context is cooking use olla and for a flowerpot use maceta.

Other meanings

  • jarnoun
  • crocknoun

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