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contenedor

Definitions of contenedor
  1. noun
    any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
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    examples:
    arca
    (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
    grial
    (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper
    types:
    bolsa
    a flexible container with a single opening
    billetera, bolsa, bolsillo, bolso, cartera, limo, mariconera, tanque
    a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
    cesta, cesto
    a container that is usually woven and has handles
    estuche
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
    bidón, bote, envase, lata
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
    bote, lata
    metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
    estuche, maleta
    a portable container for carrying several objects
    escaparate, exhibidor, expositor
    a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home
    casete, cassette
    a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
    cachito, cacho, cubilete, cuchumbo
    a small container (open at one end) in which dice are shaken by hand and from which they are thrown
    plato
    a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
    dispensador, dosificador, farmacéutico, mancebo, máquina expendedora
    a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
    casco, cascos, envase, envases
    a container that has been emptied
    sobre
    a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
    vaso
    a container for holding liquids while drinking
    comedero, pesebre, portal
    a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
    molde, vaciado
    container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
    paquete
    a wrapped container
    vaina
    a detachable container of fuel on an airplane
    canco, maceta, pote, tiesto
    a container in which plants are cultivated
    receptáculo, recipiente
    a container that is used to put or keep things in
    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
    agitador, coctelero
    a container in which something can be shaken
    dedal
    a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
    recipiente, vasija
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
    cesto de los papeles, papelera
    a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish
    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)
    basurero, cubo de la basura
    a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
    cenicero
    a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes
    aerosol, atomizador, pulverizador, vaporizador
    a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist
    autoclave
    a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments
    cochecito, cochecito de bebé, cochecito de niño, sillita de niño
    a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
    barjuleta, fardel, macuto, mochila, tamuga
    a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
    equipaje, petaca
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
    urna
    a box where voters deposit their ballots
    barril, casco, cuba, pipa, tonel
    a cylindrical container that holds liquids
    bañera, baño, tina
    a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
    chata, cuña, orinal de cama, silleta
    a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination
    colmena
    a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees
    jarra de cerveza
    a relatively large glass for serving beer
    bicicleta, ciclo, ciclomotor
    a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
    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
    cacharro, carraca, trasto
    any wheeled vehicle that is dilapidated and uncomfortable
    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
    carpeta, cartapacio, cartera, maletín, portafolio, portafolios, portapapeles
    a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
    balde, cubeta, cubo, cuchumbo, tacho
    a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
    bulto, fajo, garba, gavilla, lío, mostela
    a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
    mantequera
    a small dish (often with a cover) for holding butter at the table
    vagón
    a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
    bolsa de viaje, funda, neceser, totalizador
    a capacious bag or basket
    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
    bacín, canco, orinal, perico, servicio, sillico, tiesto
    a receptacle for urination or defecation in the bedroom
    cofre
    box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
    jarra, lechera, mantequera
    a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk
    petaca, pitillera
    a small flat case for holding cigarettes; can be carried in a purse or a pocket
    coctelera
    a shaker for mixing cocktails
    taza para café
    a cup from which coffee is drunk
    ataúd, caja, cofre, féretro
    box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
    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
    cogedor, recogedor
    a short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept
    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)
    harinero, nasa
    a bin for holding flour
    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)
    dije, guardamechones, guardapelo, medallón, portafotos, relicario
    a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
    cartas, correspondencia, saca de correos
    letter carrier's shoulder bag
    buzón
    a private box for delivery of mail
    caja de cerillas, fosforera, fosforero
    a box for holding matches
    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
    plumier
    a box for holding pencils
    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
    carpeta, cartera, portafolios
    a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
    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
    alforja, alforjas, buchaca
    a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle
    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
    fuente, platón
    a dish used for serving food
    costurero
    a workbasket in which sewing materials can be stored
    cesta de la compra
    a handbasket used to carry goods while shopping
    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
    caja de rapé, tabaquera
    a small ornamental box for carrying snuff in your pocket
    cuchara sopera
    a spoon with a rounded bowl for eating soup
    escupidera
    a receptacle for spit (usually in a public place)
    arca, caja de caudales, caja fuerte
    a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked
    azucarera, azucarero
    a dish in which sugar is served
    cisterna
    a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
    taza para té
    a cup from which tea is drunk
    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)
    táparo, yesca
    a box for holding tinder
    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
    videocasete
    a cassette for videotape
    remolque
    any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
    billetera, billetero, bimba, cartera, cuero, música, pelleja, saña
    a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
    pozo
    a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
    capacho
    a basket made of wickerwork
    jardinera, jardinero
    a long narrow box for growing plants on a windowsill
    copa para vino
    a glass that has a stem and in which wine is served
    type of:
    utillaje
    an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
  2. noun
    a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes
    synonyms: portacontenedores
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