Also means
drum
Usage Note
Barril is used for both wine/beer barrels and oil barrels — precio por barril ('price per barrel') is the standard commodity-market phrase. The diminutive barrilito refers to a small keg. Do not confuse with tonel (a large cask).
Examples
"El precio del barril de petróleo subió."
Natural Translation
The price of a barrel of oil rose.
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