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    Valera (en. Valera)

    /baˈle.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large capacity container, often used for storing liquids.
    The clay valera was used to store water.
    La valera de barro se utilizaba para guardar agua.
    Tool or utensil in different cultural contexts.
    The farmer has a valera to carry his tools to the field.
    El agricultor tiene una valera para llevar sus herramientas al campo.
    In some regions, it refers to a type of barrel or large tubs.
    The valera was full of wine for the celebration.
    La valera estaba llena de vino para la celebración.

    Etymology

    The word valera comes from the vulgar Latin 'valera', which means container.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put in the valera
    To place something in a large container.
    echar en la valera
    full valera
    It is used to refer to a container that is completely full.
    valera llena
    water valera
    It is an expression used to refer to a specific container for water.
    valera de agua

    Related Words

    jar
    Large container, usually made of clay, used to store liquids.
    tinaja
    barrel
    Cylindrical container, usually made of wood, used to store liquids.
    barril
    jug
    Container with a narrow neck and wide mouth, used for serving liquids.
    jarra

    Slang Meanings

    In some places, 'valera' can refer to a person who is very hardworking.
    That girl is a valera, she never stops working.
    Esa chica es una valera, nunca para de trabajar.
    In youth context, 'valera' can mean being energetic or full of life.
    Today I'm valera, ready to go out dancing.
    Hoy estoy valera, listísimo para salir a bailar.