Frasquito (en. Little bottle)

/fɾasˈkito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small bottle or container.
I stored the perfume in a glass little bottle.
Guardé el perfume en un frasquito de vidrio.
Bottle with specific characteristics for medicines.
The doctor gave me a little bottle with the syrup.
El médico me dio un frasquito con el jarabe.
Container used for samples or small products.
I bought a little bottle of cream samples at the store.
Compré un frasquito de muestras de crema en la tienda.

Etymology

Diminutive of 'frasco', which originates from the old French 'frasque' and this from Italian 'frascare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

preservation jars
Containers used to store food or substances.
frascos de conservación
perfume bottle
Small container that holds fragrance.
frasquito de perfume
fill the little bottle
Expression that may refer to filling a container or obtaining resources.
cargar el frasquito

Related Words

frasco
Container that holds liquids or solids.
frasco
bottle
Glass or plastic container for liquids, usually larger in size.
botella
jar
Container, generally made of glass, with a lid, used for preserving food.
tarro

Slang Meanings

Small bottle that contains germs.
Give me the little bottle, I need to take medicine.
Dame el frasquito, que tengo que tomar medicina.
Affectionate term to refer to something small and pretty.
Look at what an adorable little bottle she has in her collection.
Mira qué frasquito tan adorable tiene en su colección.