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    Barril (en. Barrel)

    /baˈril/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A container used to hold liquids, especially alcoholic beverages.
    The wine is stored in oak barrels to enhance its flavor.
    El vino se guarda en barriles de roble para mejorar su sabor.
    A large cylindrical container, often made of metal or plastic, used to store or transport various products.
    Oil barrels are essential for transporting crude oil.
    Los barriles de petróleo son esenciales para el transporte del crudo.

    Etymology

    From the French 'baril', which means 'container'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to run like a barrel
    To move quickly and with force.
    correr como un barril
    to be in a barrel
    To be in a difficult or problematic situation.
    estar en un barril

    Related Words

    little barrel
    A small barrel.
    barrilito
    barricade
    An obstacle formed by barrels or other objects.
    barricada

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who is very corpulent.
    That guy is a barrel, there's no moving him!
    Ese tipo es un barril, ¡no hay quien lo mueva!
    Talking about a person who gets drunk easily.
    Every time he goes out, he's a barrel, he just drinks non-stop.
    Cada vez que sale, es un barril, se pone a beber sin parar.