receptacle
[/rɪˈsɛptəkəl/]
nounmasculinepl: receptacles
recipiente
1. A container or vessel designed to hold or receive something
The trash receptacle is located near the entrance.
O recipiente de lixo fica perto da entrada.
2. An electrical outlet or socket
Please plug the lamp into the wall receptacle.
Por favor, conecte a lâmpada à tomada da parede.
3. In botany, the enlarged part of a flower stalk that bears the floral organs
The flower's receptacle supports all the petals and stamens.
O receptáculo da flor sustenta todas as pétalas e estames.
4. A cavity or structure designed to receive or hold something
The bird's nest serves as a natural receptacle for eggs.
O ninho do pássaro funciona como um recipiente natural para ovos.
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