recipiente

container, vessel

noun rreh-see-PYEN-teh Rare

Origin: Latin recipiens 'receiving'

Also means

receptacle

Usage Note

Recipiente is the everyday word for any container or vessel used to hold something — a bowl, jar, bucket, or box. It is broader than envase (which implies a manufactured packaging container) and more neutral than vasija (which suggests a clay or traditional vessel). Recipiente hermético (airtight container) is a common phrase in cooking and storage.

Examples

"Guarda la sopa en un recipiente hermético."

Natural Translation

Store the soup in an airtight container.

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