Envase (en. Container)

/emˈbase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A receptacle used to hold a product.
The glass container is recyclable.
El envase de vidrio es reciclable.
Container used in the food industry.
Canned products come in a metal container.
Los productos enlatados vienen en un envase de metal.
Container that ensures the preservation of the content.
The airtight container prevents air from entering.
El envase hermético evita que entre aire.

Etymology

From the verb 'to package', which means to put something in a container.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Recyclable container
Referring to a container that can be recycled.
envase reciclable
Disposable container
Container that is used once and then thrown away.
envase desechable
Economical container
Container that is cheaper for the consumer.
envase económico

Related Words

Packaging
Process of wrapping and protecting products for transport.
embalaje
Bottling
Process of filling bottles with liquids.
embotellado
Cap
Device that seals a container.
tapón

Slang Meanings

Container of a product that is trendy among young people.
That container is very cool, everyone wants it.
Ese envase es muy cool, todos lo quieren.
Container used to store recreational substances.
The plastic container is discreet to carry.
El envase de plástico es discreto para llevar.