frasco

[FRAS-ko]
nounmasculinepl: frascos
bottle, flask, jar, vial
1. A small container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow opening used for storing liquids or other substances
The perfume came in a small glass bottle.
O perfume veio em um pequeno frasco de vidro.
2. A jar or vessel used for storing medicines, cosmetics, or chemical substances
The pharmacist filled the prescription bottle with pills.
O farmacêutico preencheu o frasco com comprimidos.
3. A flask or container used in laboratory or scientific contexts
The chemist poured the liquid into a laboratory flask.
O químico despejou o líquido em um frasco de laboratório.
In Brazil, 'frasco' is the standard term for small bottles and containers, particularly for perfumes, medicines, and cosmetics. It differs from 'garrafa' which typically refers to larger bottles for beverages. The word is commonly seen on product labels and in pharmaceutical contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
garrafavidropotevasilharecipientefrascaria

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
frasco
Standard term used throughout Brazil for small bottles and containers
Rio de Janeiro
frasco
Commonly used; may also use 'garrafa' for larger containers
São Paulo
frasco
Standard usage; preferred for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
Portugal
frasco
Same term used; 'garrafa' is more common for larger bottles

Related Words

garrafavidrotampãorolharótulolíquido

Related Idioms & Phrases

frasco fechado - sealed container or closed matter
sair do frasco - to reveal secrets or come out of hiding
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