Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| botella | /boˈteʝa/ | feminine |
| frasco | /ˈfɾasko/ | masculine |
| bótil | /botil/ (from spelling rules) | Spain |
| bórol | /boɾol/ (from spelling rules) | US, feminine |
The term refers to a container for liquids. You can also use the related verbs embotellar or envasar to describe the act of sealing a liquid into a bottle for later consumption. In a sports context, the verb pechear is used to describe throwing away a leading position.
Which one should you use?
While botella refers to a standard bottle, frasco is typically used for a jar, a small vial or a medicinal bottle. The word bótil is used in Spain, and bórol is a term used in the US.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the word frasco can be used to refer to a bottle, particularly a small one. Bótil is specific to Spain, while bórol is used in the US.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
botella is a feminine noun. Its plural is las botellas. frasco is a masculine noun. Its plural is los frascos.
How do you pronounce it?
/boˈteʝa/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the term frasco has an unexpected connection to the English word 'fiasco', as they are both doublets of the same word.
Examples in context
- ¿Has visto mi botella?Have you seen my bottle?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has seen your botella.Tatoeba #9529107 by dpcossio, translation #9529102 by DJ_Saidez
- ¿Qué hay en la botella?What's in the bottle?This sentence is useful for asking what is inside the botella.Tatoeba #3014091 by hayastan, translation #2646736 by CK
- ¿Dónde está mi botella?Where's my bottle?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of your botella.Tatoeba #9529104 by hayastan, translation #9529100 by DJ_Saidez
- Para la reunión, asegúrate de traer algunas botellas de agua.For the meeting, make sure to bring some bottles of water.
- Necesitamos comprar una botella de vino para la celebración.We need to buy a bottle of wine for the celebration.
- Pasa la botella de refresco, por favor. Quiero servirme un poco más.Pass the soda bottle, please. I want to pour myself some more.
- Usa el frasco pequeño para guardar las especias.Use the small bottle to store the spices.
- La garrafa de agua mineral se acabó. Necesitamos comprar otra.The bottle of mineral water ran out. We need to buy another one.
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar una botella de agua por aquí?Where can I buy a bottle of water around here?
- Voy a llenar la botella de té helado en la nevera.I'm going to fill the bottle of iced tea in the fridge.
- En esta tienda, venden botellas de vidrio reciclables.In this store, they sell recyclable glass bottles.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are packing for a hiking trip.
- ElenaJavier, ¿tienes la botella de agua?Javier, do you have the water bottle?
- JavierSí, la tengo en mi mochila.Yes, I have it in my backpack.
- ElenaPerfecto, no quiero olvidar la botella.Perfect, I don't want to forget the bottle.
- JavierTranquila, Elena, ya la guardé.Don't worry, Elena, I already put it away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bottle” translations and entries botella, frasco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries botella, frasco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
