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

Part of Speech

Contenedor is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/konteˈneðor/

Translation Options into English

• Container
• Bin
• Holder

Meaning and Usage

The word contenedor refers to a receptacle or container used to hold, store, or transport items. In everyday usage within the Spanish language, it can refer to anything from a plastic container in the kitchen to large shipping containers used in logistics and transportation. The frequency of use is quite high, especially in contexts related to storage, waste management, and shipping, and it is used in both oral and written contexts, often with a higher prevalence in written forms due to its technical nature.

Example Sentences

1. El contenedor de basura está lleno y necesita ser vaciado.

2. The garbage container is full and needs to be emptied.

3. Compré un contenedor hermético para guardar los alimentos.

4. I bought an airtight container to store the food.

5. Los contenedores de carga son esenciales para el transporte marítimo.

6. The cargo containers are essential for maritime transportation.

Idiomatic Expressions

Although contenedor itself is not often used in idiomatic expressions, it is involved in a few phrases related to disposal, storage, or organization. Here are some relevant idiomatic expressions:

1. Estar en el mismo contenedor: Estar en la misma situación o tener las mismas opiniones.
2. To be in the same container: To be in the same situation or have the same opinions.
3. Todos estamos en el mismo contenedor cuando se trata de la felicidad.

4. We are all in the same container when it comes to happiness.

5. Llenar el contenedor: Se refiere a acumular emociones o frustraciones.

6. To fill the container: Refers to accumulating emotions or frustrations.
7. Si no expresas tus sentimientos, llenarás el contenedor de tristeza.

8. If you don’t express your feelings, you will fill the container of sadness.

9. Buscar en el contenedor: Significa rebuscar entre cosas desechadas o no deseadas para encontrar algo útil.

10. To search in the container: Means to rummage through discarded or unwanted items to find something useful.
11. A veces hay que buscar en el contenedor para encontrar tesoros ocultos.
12. Sometimes you have to search in the container to find hidden treasures.

Etymology

The word contenedor originates from the verb “contener,” which means “to contain.” The suffix “-dor” is often used in Spanish to form nouns that denote agents or instruments related to the action of the verb. Thus, a contenedor is literally an object that contains or holds something.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Recipiente (receptacle) - Envase (package or vessel) - Caja (box)

Antonyms: - Vacío (empty) - Descartar (to discard, implying the absence of a container)