types:
bolsa
a flexible container with a single opening
cesta,
cesto
a container that is usually woven and has handles
estuche
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
bote,
lata
metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
estuche,
maleta
a portable container for carrying several objects
casete,
cassette
a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
plato
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
sobre
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
vaso
a container for holding liquids while drinking
molde,
vaciado
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
vaina
a detachable container of fuel on an airplane
relicario,
teca
a container where religious relics are stored or displayed (especially relics of saints)
salero
a small container for holding salt at the dining table
dedal
a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
regadera,
rociadera
a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants
vehículo de ruedas
a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
neceser de costura
container for holding implements and materials for work (especially for sewing)
aerosol
a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
cenicero
a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
autoclave
a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments
urna
a box where voters deposit their ballots
bañera,
baño,
tina
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
colmena
a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees
vejiga
a bag that fills with air
copela
a small porous bowl made of bone ash used in assaying to separate precious metals from e.g. lead
botella,
frasco
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
biberón
a vessel fitted with a flexible teat and filled with milk or formula; used as a substitute for breast feeding infants and very young children
cuenco
a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods
mantequera
a small dish (often with a cover) for holding butter at the table
vagón
a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
botafumeiro,
incensario
a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
cáliz
a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
cofre
box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
petaca,
pitillera
a small flat case for holding cigarettes; can be carried in a purse or a pocket
polvera
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
nasa
a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish
crisol
a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions
mate
a vessel intended for drinking
bidón
a cylindrical metal container used for shipping or storage of liquids
sobre
the bag containing the gas in a balloon
lavaojos,
ojera
a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye; use to apply medicated or cleansing solution to the eyeball
jarra,
jarro
a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
morral
a canvas or leather bag for carrying game (especially birds) killed by a hunter
copa
a drinking glass with a base and stem
salsera,
salsero
a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce
carretilla
wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels
artesa
an open box attached to a long pole handle; bricks or mortar are carried on the shoulder
calientapiés
a stoppered receptacle (usually made of rubber) that is to be filled with hot water and used for warming a bed or parts of the body
inhalador
a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion
pote,
tarro,
vasija
a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles
cacillo,
cazo,
cuchara,
cucharón
a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another
copetín
a small glass for serving a small amount of liqueur (typically after dinner)
buzón
a private box for delivery of mail
lechera
large can for transporting milk
custodia,
ostensorio
(Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
scooter,
vespa
a wheeled vehicle with small wheels and a low-powered gasoline engine geared to the rear wheel
caparazón,
cebadera,
morral
a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head
aceitera
a can with a long nozzle to apply oil to machinery
caja de pinturas
a box containing a collection of cubes or tubes of artists' paint
pimentero
a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling ground pepper
aguamanil
an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
cepillo,
cepo
box for collecting alms, especially one in a church
cazo,
olla,
pote
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
cestita
a small light basket used as a measure for fruits
réplica
a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
tubular
a dispenser of a liquid cosmetic (such as a deodorant) having a revolving ball as an applicator
bolsita,
saquito,
sobrecito
a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest
cartucho,
saco
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
saco,
saco terrero
a bag filled with sand; used as a weapon or to build walls or as ballast
patinete
child's two-wheeled vehicle operated by foot
costurero
a workbasket in which sewing materials can be stored
monopatín,
patín
a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position and propelled by foot
monda
a bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal
saco de dormir
large padded bag designed to be slept in outdoors; usually rolls up like a bedroll
copa de coñac
a globular glass with a small top; used for serving brandy
escupidera
a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)
cisterna
a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
cucharilla
a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram
organizador
receptacle that holds odds and ends (as sewing materials)
bandeja,
batea,
charola
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
triciclo
a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals
cuba,
tina
a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
remolque
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
pozo
a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
capacho
a basket made of wickerwork