botella
neutral, Guatemala
A bottle in Guatemala is a botella. A baby's feeding bottle is a biberón.
Meaning: container for liquids (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| botella | neutral, Guatemala |
| biberón | baby bottle |
Botella covers bottles of water, soda and other drinks. The small form botellita is used for small bottles.
Is it said differently in some regions?
This word does not change much in Guatemala compared with other Spanish speaking countries, so botella is a safe choice everywhere.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word botella comes from the French "bouteille".
Examples in context
- Necesito una botella de agua.I need a bottle of water.
- La botella está vacía.The bottle is empty.
- El bebé tomó su biberón.The baby had its bottle.
Example conversation
Hiker Daniel buys water from a store owner named Doña Rosa near Pacaya volcano.
- DanielBuenas, ¿tiene agua?Hello, do you have water?
- Doña RosaSí, botellas grandes y pequeñas.Yes, large and small bottles.
- DanielUna botella grande, por favor.A large bottle, please.
