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    Cántaros (en. Jugs)

    /ˈkan.ta.ɾos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Container, usually made of ceramic or plastic, used to hold liquids.
    I filled the pitchers with water for the day.
    Llené los cántaros de agua para el día.
    An ancient unit of measurement, equivalent to several liters.
    The merchant sold wine by the pitchers.
    El comerciante vendía el vino por cántaros.
    Large cups or jugs used in some cultural traditions.
    The decorative pitchers adorn the entrance of the house.
    Los cántaros decorativos adornan la entrada de la casa.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cantāris', which means 'container'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    until the last pitcher
    means to the extreme or limit.
    hasta el último cántaro
    to be in the pitchers
    indicates being in trouble or in a bad situation.
    estar en los cántaros

    Related Words

    botijo
    Similar container, especially used for cooling water.
    botijo
    vasija
    More general container, used for various liquids or foods.
    vasija

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is heavy or difficult to handle.
    I can't handle this work pitcher.
    No puedo con este cántaro de trabajo.
    Used to refer to a clumsy person.
    You're a pitcher, you always break things.
    Eres un cántaro, siempre rompes cosas.