bote (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "bote" is a noun (sustantivo) in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/bote/

Translation Options into English

• boat
• container
• can (as in a container for liquids)
• bin (in a colloquial context)

Meaning and Usage

The word "bote" primarily refers to a small boat or vessel used for travel on water. It can also denote a container or receptacle, such as a can or bin, for liquids or other materials. In general usage, "bote" is prevalent across various Spanish-speaking countries, and it occurs frequently in both oral and written contexts. Its specific meaning usually depends on the context in which it is used.

Example Sentences

1. "Necesitamos un bote más grande para ir de pesca."

2. "We need a bigger boat to go fishing."

3. "Echa el agua sobrante en el bote de basura."

4. "Put the leftover water in the trash bin."

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "bote" frequently appears in idiomatic expressions in Spanish. Some notable examples include:

1. "Al bote"
2. "To the bin" (used when talking about discarding something).

3. Example: "Ese papel no tiene sentido, mándalo al bote."

   • "That paper makes no sense; throw it in the bin."

4. "Estar en el bote"

5. "To be in the boat" (figuratively refers to being in a difficult situation).

6. Example: "Si no estudias, estarás en el bote con el examen."

   • "If you don't study, you’ll be in the boat with the exam."

7. "Hacer bote"

8. "To make a boat" (means to create a fund or resource).
9. Example: "Vamos a hacer bote para comprar un regalo."
   • "Let’s pool our money to buy a gift."

Etymology

The term "bote" has its origins in Old Spanish, derived from the Latin word "bōtum" which means boat. It has evolved in usage across different Spanish-speaking regions, taking on additional meanings related to containment over time.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• embarcación (vessel)
• continente (container)
• lata (can)

Antonyms

• derrame (spill)
• vacío (empty)
• desecho (waste)