Vasijas (en. Vases)

/vaˈsi.xas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A container, usually concave in shape, used for holding liquids.

I filled the vessels with water for the flowers.

Llené las vasijas con agua para las flores.

Decorative object that can serve different purposes.

The ceramic vessels adorn the dining table.

Las vasijas de cerámica adornan la mesa del comedor.

Container made of clay, metal, or glass.

Clay vessels are typical in Mexican crafts.

Las vasijas de barro son típicas en la artesanía mexicana.

From Latin 'vasica', a diminutive of 'vas' meaning cup.

to put in a vessel

To place something inside a container.

poner en una vasija

clay vessel

Container made of clay, commonly used in pottery.

vasija de barro

paper vessel

Disposable container made of paper.

vasija de papel

cup

A container with a cylindrical body and open at the top, generally used for drinks.

vaso

pitcher

Large vessel with an opening for serving liquids.

jarra

urn

Large-capacity vessel, usually made of clay, used to hold water.

cántaro

Term used in some places to refer to an insignificant container.

You don't need an elegant cup; a vessel will do.

No necesitas un vaso elegante, una vasija sirve.

In certain contexts, used to describe a person who is considered strange or eccentric.

That girl is a vessel; she always wears weird clothes.

Esa chica es una vasija, siempre lleva ropa rara.