Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Bottle in Spanish
Botella · noun · boh-TEH-yah
The word 'botella' is the standard translation for bottle in Spanish, used for water bottles, wine bottles, and other liquid containers. 'Frasco' refers to smaller bottles or jars (like medicine bottles), and 'biberón' specifically means a baby's feeding bottle.
Pronounced boh-TEH-yah with stress on the second syllable. The double 'l' makes a 'y' sound in most Spanish dialects.
¿Me pasas la botella de agua que está en la mesa?
Can you pass me the water bottle that's on the table?
Bottle in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for bottle, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| botella | bottle | boh-TEH-yah | Default, widely understood |
| frasco | bottle | jar/small bottle | |
| biberón | bottle | baby bottle | |
| envase | bottle | container/packaging |
How Native Speakers Use Botella
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Shopping
Compré una botella de vino tinto para la cena.
I bought a bottle of red wine for dinner.
Purchasing beverages.
Baby care
El bebé no quiere tomar el biberón hoy.
The baby doesn't want to take the bottle today.
Infant feeding with biberón.
Medication
El frasco de jarabe dice tomar una cucharada cada seis horas.
The bottle of syrup says to take one tablespoon every six hours.
Medicine bottle using frasco.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Botella
Using botella for baby bottle
Incorrect: Dale la botella al bebé.
Correct: Dale el biberón al bebé.
A baby's feeding bottle has its own specific word: 'biberón.' Using 'botella' sounds like giving an infant a regular bottle.
Using botella for pill bottle
Incorrect: La botella de pastillas está en el baño.
Correct: El frasco de pastillas está en el baño.
Small containers for pills or medications are called 'frasco,' not 'botella' which implies a larger liquid container.
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Common Questions About Bottle in Spanish
- What is the difference between botella and frasco?
- A 'botella' is typically a larger container for beverages with a narrow neck (wine, water, soda), while a 'frasco' is a smaller container often for medications, perfumes, sauces, or preserved foods.
- How do I say 'water bottle' for sports?
- A reusable sports water bottle is commonly called 'botella de agua,' 'termo' (if insulated), or 'cantimplora' (originally a canteen-style bottle), depending on the specific type.
- What does 'de botella' mean as an expression?
- In some countries, 'de botella' or 'embotellado' can describe something that is bottled up or packaged, and 'embotellamiento' means a traffic jam (bottleneck), extending the bottle metaphor to congestion.