Botellas (en. Bottles)

/boˈte.ʎas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Container, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids.
Wine bottles should be stored in a cool place.
Las botellas de vino se deben almacenar en un lugar fresco.
Container that can be made of recyclable material.
It's important to recycle plastic bottles.
Es importante reciclar las botellas de plástico.
Water bottle used for hydration.
I always carry a water bottle when I go out for a run.
Siempre llevo una botella de agua cuando salgo a correr.

Etymology

From the Latin 'bottīlla', diminutive of 'bottā', which means 'jug' or 'container'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plastic bottles
Disposable or reusable plastic containers.
botellas de plástico
wine bottles
Specific containers for storing wine.
botellas de vino
glass bottles
Containers made of glass, commonly used for beverages.
botellas de vidrio

Related Words

cap
Cover placed over the opening of a bottle.
tapa
closure
Method used to close a bottle.
cierre
container
Container designed to hold products.
envase

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, referring to bottles of alcohol.
Let's buy some bottles for the party.
Vamos a comprar unas botellas para la fiesta.
Empty bottles used for collecting money.
We carry bottles down the street to raise funds.
Llevamos botellas por la calle para juntar fondos.