frasco

flask

noun FRAHS-koh Rare

Origin: From Germanic flask (bottle), via Medieval Latin flasco.

Also means

small bottle

Usage Note

Frasco refers to a small glass or plastic bottle with a narrow neck, typically used for perfume, medicine, or sauces — not a drinking flask (petaca or frasco de bolsillo). The distinction between frasco, botella (bottle), tarro (jar), and bote (can/tin) can trip up learners: frasco is smaller and implies a sealed, often cylindrical container.

Examples

"Compró un frasco de perfume caro."

Natural Translation

She bought an expensive bottle of perfume.

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