Recipiente (en. Bowl)

/reθiˈpjente/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Object used to contain, transport, or store substances.
The glass container is ideal for preserving food.
El recipiente de vidrio es ideal para conservar alimentos.
Container used in laboratories to conduct experiments.
The scientist used a plastic container to mix the reagents.
El científico utilizó un recipiente de plástico para mezclar los reactivos.

Etymology

From Latin 'recipientem', which means 'the one who receives'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Plastic container
Container made of plastic material.
recipiente de plástico
Airtight container
Container that prevents the passage of air and moisture.
recipiente hermético
Glass container
Container made of glass, usually used for food.
recipiente de vidrio

Related Words

Packaging
Container designed to store products.
envase
Cube
Container in the shape of a cube used for transport.
cubo
Bottle
Cylindrical container, generally for liquids.
botella

Slang Meanings

Container in culinary slang.
I’m going to use a container to mix the flour and water.
Voy a usar un recipiente para mezclar la harina y el agua.
In colloquial language, 'box' is used to refer to a container in general.
Put the clothes in the box.
Pon la ropa en la caja.