airtight containers

[ˈɛrˌtaɪt kənˈteɪnərz]
nounpl: airtight containers
recipientes herméticos
1. Sealed containers that prevent air from entering or leaving, used for storage of food, chemicals, or other materials
Store the flour in airtight containers to keep it fresh and prevent insects.
Guarde a farinha em recipientes herméticos para mantê-la fresca e evitar insetos.
2. Containers with lids or seals that create an airtight environment, commonly used in kitchens and laboratories
The airtight containers preserved the cookies for weeks without losing their crispness.
Os recipientes herméticos preservaram os biscoitos por semanas sem perder a crocância.
In Brazil, airtight containers (recipientes herméticos) are essential in many households due to the tropical climate and humidity, making them popular for preserving food, grains, and dry goods. They are commonly found in Brazilian kitchens and are associated with food safety and proper storage practices. In the USA, they are widely marketed under brand names like Tupperware and are part of standard kitchen organization.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sealed containershermetic containersvacuum containersstorage containers
Antonyms / Antônimos
open containersventilated containersbreathable containers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recipientes herméticos
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
potes herméticos
More colloquial, using 'potes' instead of 'recipientes'
São Paulo
vasilhas herméticas
Alternative term commonly used in commercial contexts
Portugal
recipientes estanques
Portuguese preference for 'estanque' over 'hermético'

Related Words

sealingpreservationstoragehermetic sealvacuum sealtupperware

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep something airtight
seal it up
lock and seal
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