sealable

[/ˈsiːləbəl/]
adjective
lacável
1. capable of being sealed; able to be closed or secured with a seal
The sealable container keeps food fresh for longer.
O recipiente lacável mantém o alimento fresco por mais tempo.
2. designed or constructed to allow sealing
These sealable plastic bags are perfect for freezing vegetables.
Esses sacos plásticos lacáveis são perfeitos para congelar vegetais.
3. capable of having a seal applied or affixed
The envelope is sealable with adhesive tape.
O envelope é lacável com fita adesiva.
The term 'sealable' is commonly used in North American consumer product marketing, especially for food storage containers and packaging. In Brazil, 'lacável' is the standard technical term used in product descriptions for tupperware, freezer bags, and food storage items. The emphasis on sealable containers reflects modern food storage culture in both the USA and Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
closableresealablehermeticairtight-capable
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsealedopenunsealing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lacável
most common translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lacável
standard usage
São Paulo
lacável
standard usage, may also use 'fechável'
Portugal
selável
Portuguese variant using 'selo' (seal)

Related Words

sealsealingsealedresealableairtightwaterproof

Related Idioms & Phrases

sealable deal - an agreement that can be finalized or confirmed
make it sealable - make something capable of being secured
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