¿Como se dice 'pitcher' en español?

Question

The dictionary on this site states that the Spanish word for 'pitcher' is jarra, which also means 'jug' or 'jar'. Where I am from people go to the bar and order a 'pitcher', which is a half-gallon container used mainly for beer. I was wondering if anyone knew of a Spanish word for 'pitcher' that would be used in this context (a bar) besides jarra? Thanks.

Answer 1

Read this thread on jarra

jarra

That picture has just inspired me to get a lata out of the fridge. - kenwilliams, Jul 19, 2010

Did your teacher ever tell you not to eat in class if you don't have enough to share? - 0074b507, Jul 19, 2010

Answer 2

I think jarra is best because, although now somewhat antiquated, the term "pitcher" refers to a certain kind of jug.

Quote: "a container, usually with a handle and spout or lip, for holding and pouring liquids" .

The closest I've seen to the British "pitcher" usually made either of glass or crystal is the traditional earthenware jarra de barro you can find anywhere in Spain because they share the same form and features.

Of course they can also be found in china= porcelana but typically in UK glass or crystal and in Spain jarra de barro in terms of form and function.

mmmmmm..... sips malt whiskey.....

Ahhhhhhh, I see, you mean jarro as in large glass of beer, sorry!

Answer 3

Jarra! arghggg!

¡eso! - margaretbl, Jul 19, 2010

Answer 4

you can say jarra but I think the most accurate translation is cántaro

Answer 5

pichel

jarra

vasija

vaso

Fuente, Word Reference Forum

Disclaimer: pichel is used in Guatemala. Vaso to me is a drinking glass of about 12 or 16 Oz.

vasija suena muy pequeñita.... - margaretbl, Jul 19, 2010

Answer 6

Sinonimos son: lanzador, jarra/jarro y cántaro.

Porqué no usas la expresion: grande vaso de cerveza?

lanzador is a pitcher on a baseball team, not a container for beer. Well, they might drink beer, but it's not the same word. - KevinB, Jul 19, 2010

Un vaso grande de cerveza meaning a large glass of beer,not grande vazo de cerveza. - viajero, Jul 19, 2010

Un gran vazo de cerveza means " a great glass of beer". - viajero, Jul 19, 2010

I just say una cerveza grande if I want a large beer and una caña for a small glass. - kenwilliams, Jul 19, 2010

siempre digo 'jarra'!!!!! - margaretbl, Jul 19, 2010

Answer 7

hola, si vienes a México le decimos "Tarro de Cerveza"

hello, if you come to México we say "Tarro de Cerveza"

Saludos,

Answer 8

the right word is Jarro. and there no other word for this type of drink.