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covered containers

[ˈkʌvərd kənˈteɪnərz]
nounpl: covered containers
recipientes cobertos
1. Containers or vessels that have lids or covers to enclose their contents
Store the leftovers in covered containers to keep them fresh.
Guarde as sobras em recipientes cobertos para mantê-las frescas.
2. Boxes or vessels used for storage, transport, or organization with protective tops
The kitchen supplies were organized in various covered containers on the shelves.
Os suprimentos da cozinha foram organizados em vários recipientes cobertos nas prateleiras.
Synonyms
lidded containerssealed containersenclosed containerscovered vesselstopped containers
Antonyms
open containersuncovered containersexposed containers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recipientes cobertos / potes com tampa
Most common usage; 'potes com tampa' emphasizes containers with lids
Rio de Janeiro
vasilhas tampadas
Local preference for 'vasilhas' over 'recipientes'
São Paulo
recipientes fechados / contenedores tampados
May use 'fechados' (closed) interchangeably
Portugal
recipientes tampados / caixas com tampa
Portuguese preference for 'tampados' and occasional use of 'caixas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep it under wraps (covered containers metaphorically)
out of sight, out of mind (storing items in covered containers)
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