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    Jarrón (en. Vase)

    /xaˈron/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Container used for placing flowers.
    The vase on the table is full of roses.
    El jarrón en la mesa está lleno de rosas.
    Decorative object that can be made of glass, ceramic, or metal.
    I bought a new vase to decorate the living room.
    Compré un jarrón nuevo para adornar el salón.
    Any of the containers used to store or serve liquids.
    The water vase was empty.
    El jarrón de agua estaba vacío.

    Etymology

    From the Hispano-Arabic 'jarra', which comes from the classical Arabic 'jarra'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flower vase
    Specific container for placing flowers.
    jarrón de flores
    broken vase
    Vase that has suffered damage and is not useful.
    jarrón roto
    decorative vase
    Vase that is mainly used for its aesthetic appearance.
    jarrón decorativo

    Related Words

    flowerpot
    Similar container primarily used for flowers.
    florero
    jug
    Large container used for liquids.
    jarra
    glass
    Container used for drinking.
    vaso

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person or thing that stands out for its beauty, similar to a decorative object.
    That girl is a vase; everyone looks at her when she enters.
    Esa chica es un jarrón, todos la miran cuando entra.
    In the context of something that is fragile or prone to breaking.
    Don't get close to him; he's like a vase, easy to break.
    No te acerques a él, es como un jarrón, se rompe fácil.