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    Tonel (en. Barrel)

    /toˈnel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A generally cylindrical container used for storing liquids.
    Wine is stored in an oak barrel for aging.
    El vino se almacena en un tonel de roble para su crianza.
    A measure of capacity equivalent to 1000 liters, mainly used for liquids.
    The winery has several barrels of wine of different varieties.
    La bodega tiene varios toneles de vino de diferentes variedades.
    A container used in the production of certain spirits.
    The spirits are aged in wooden barrels to enhance their flavor.
    Los licores se añejan en toneles de madera para mejorar su sabor.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tonellus', diminutive of 'tonus', meaning barrel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put one's foot in it up to the barrel
    To make a big mistake or to get into serious trouble.
    meter la pata hasta el tonel
    by the ton
    An expression that indicates a large quantity of something.
    a toneladas
    to empty the barrel
    To completely eliminate the contents of something.
    vaciar el tonel

    Related Words

    cask
    A large container for liquids, similar to the barrel.
    barril
    cask
    A large container generally used for storing wine or beer.
    cask
    winery
    A place where wines and other products are stored and preserved.
    bodega

    Slang Meanings

    A large amount of something.
    I have a ton of work to do.
    Tengo un tonel de trabajos por hacer.
    A big problem or a complicated situation.
    That decision got me into a barrel that I don’t know how to get out of.
    Esa decisión me metió en un tonel del que no sé cómo salir.