botellas
“botellas” means “bottles” in Spanish (containers for liquid).
bottles
Also: flasks
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Necesito comprar unas botellas de agua para el viaje.
A1I need to buy some bottles of water for the trip.
Por favor, pon las botellas vacías en la caja de reciclaje.
A2Please put the empty bottles in the recycling box.
Hay muchas botellas de vino en la despensa.
B1There are many bottles of wine in the pantry.
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Quick Quiz: botellas
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Which sentence correctly describes the color of the containers?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Late Latin term *butticula*, which was a diminutive form of *buttiza*, meaning a small barrel or cask. It has been used in Spanish for centuries to mean a liquid container.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (similar forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'botellas' pronounced differently depending on the region?
Yes, while the meaning is the same everywhere, the 'll' sound (often called 'elle') varies. In most of Spain and parts of Latin America, it sounds like the 'y' in 'yes' or 'j' in 'jump'. In some areas, like Argentina, it sounds more like the 'sh' in 'shoe' (a phenomenon called *yeísmo rehilado*).
How do you say 'bottle opener'?
The most common word is 'abridor' or 'destapador'. You can also use the phrase 'abrebotellas', which literally means 'opens bottles'.