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container

/kənˈteɪnər/

A container is an object used for holding or carrying things, such as a box, bottle, or jar. In a shopping context, it often refers to the packaging that holds food or products.

Ejemplos

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1

I put the leftover pasta in a plastic container.

I put the extra food in a plastic box for storage.

2

The laboratory requires a sterile container for the sample.

The lab needs a very clean jar for the medical test.

3

Got any containers for these leftovers?

Do you have any boxes for this extra food?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
container
Verb
contain
Adjetivo
contained
Relacionado
containment
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Truco para recordar

Think of the verb 'contain' (to hold). A 'container' is a 'thing that holds' (-er suffix).

Quiz rápido

Please put the cereal in an airtight ______ so it stays fresh.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: container

Ejemplos

1

I put the leftover pasta in a plastic container.

everyday

I put the extra food in a plastic box for storage.

2

The laboratory requires a sterile container for the sample.

formal

The lab needs a very clean jar for the medical test.

3

Got any containers for these leftovers?

informal

Do you have any boxes for this extra food?

4

The liquid was poured into a graduated container for measurement.

academic

The water was put into a marked jar to see how much there was.

5

The shipping container will arrive at the warehouse tomorrow.

business

The large metal box with the goods will arrive at the store tomorrow.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
container
Verb
contain
Adjetivo
contained
Relacionado
containment

Colocaciones comunes

food container a box for holding food
storage container a box used to keep items organized
shipping container a very large metal box for transporting goods
airtight container a box that does not let any air in or out
plastic container a box made of plastic

Frases Comunes

reusable container

a container you can use many times

takeaway container

a box for food from a restaurant to eat at home

cargo container

a large box used for carrying freight

Se confunde a menudo con

container vs content

A 'container' is the physical object that holds something, while 'content' refers to what is inside the object.

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Notas de uso

Use 'container' as a general term when you don't know the specific name of a box, jar, or tub. It is very common in kitchen and shipping contexts.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'box' for everything; remember that a round jar or a plastic tub is also a 'container'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the verb 'contain' (to hold). A 'container' is a 'thing that holds' (-er suffix).

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'continere', which means 'to hold together' or 'to enclose'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural: containers Often followed by 'of' (e.g., a container of milk)
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, people use 'Tupperware' as a general name for plastic food containers, even if they are from a different brand.

Quiz rápido

Please put the cereal in an airtight ______ so it stays fresh.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: container

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mall

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A mall is a large building or a group of buildings that contains many different shops and stores connected by walkways. It is a central place where people go to shop, eat at food courts, and sometimes see movies.

supermarket

A1

A large self-service store that sells a wide variety of food, drinks, and household products. It is organized into aisles where customers use baskets or carts to collect their items before paying at a checkout counter.

bakery

A1

A bakery is a place where bread, cakes, pastries, and other flour-based foods are baked and sold. It is a specialized shop that often serves as a local source for fresh breakfast items and desserts.

cashier

A1

A person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a shop, bank, or restaurant. They usually work at a checkout or a counter to handle customer transactions and provide receipts.

merchandise

A1

Merchandise refers to goods or products that are bought and sold in a business or store. It is a collective term used to describe all the items available for customers to purchase.

tag

A1

A small piece of paper, plastic, or metal attached to an object to provide information about it. In shopping, it usually shows the price, size, or brand of the product.

package

A1

A package is an object or group of items wrapped together in paper or packed in a box. It is commonly used for items sent through the mail or products bought in a store.

wrapper

A1

A piece of paper, plastic, or thin metal foil that is used to cover or protect something, especially food. It is usually removed and thrown away before the item is used or eaten.

clothes

A1

Clothes are the items such as shirts, trousers, and dresses that people wear to cover their bodies. This word is always plural and refers to the garments used for protection, comfort, or fashion.

shirt

A1

A shirt is a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body, typically featuring a collar, sleeves, and buttons down the front. It is a fundamental garment in most wardrobes, suitable for both casual and professional settings.

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