How to Say "vial" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “vial” is “frasco” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
very small glass containers
Examples
Necesito un frasco de vidrio para la mermelada.
I need a glass jar for the jam.
Ella guarda su perfume en un frasco muy bonito.
She keeps her perfume in a very pretty bottle.
El científico llenó el frasco con el líquido azul.
The scientist filled the flask with the blue liquid.
Masculine Noun
This word is masculine, so you should always use 'el' or 'un' with it (el frasco, un frasco).
Frasco vs. Botella
Mistake: “Using 'botella' for a jar of jam.”
Correction: Use 'frasco' or 'tarro'. A 'botella' is specifically a bottle with a narrow neck, usually for drinks like water or wine.
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