Envase v. contenedor

Question

Are the words "envase" and "contenedor" synonymous? I would like to know the difference between the two, please.

It seems to me that "contenedor" is for larger, metal containers. I don't want to commit this word to memory though until I know for sure.

Thanks!

Answer 1

When you look up Envase at the google images you see bottles:

When you look up for Contenedor you see containers:

Or dumpsters:

Nice, a picture says a thousand words :) - Kiwi-Girl, Jan 20, 2014

Answer 2

Envase

Contenedor