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"Pitcher" is a noun which is often translated as "el jarro", and "jug" is a noun which is often translated as "la botella". Learn more about the difference between "pitcher" and "jug" below.
pitcher(
pih
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chuhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (jug)
a. el jarro (M), la jarra (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The pitcher fell over and spilled beer all over the table.La jarra se volcó y derramó cerveza sobre la mesa.
b. el cántaro (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The guests were thirsty so I brought a pitcher of water from the kitchen.Los invitados tenían sed así que traje un cántaro de agua de la cocina.
2. (sports)
a. el pícher (M), la pícher (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
This season has shown the Mets have a new star pitcher.Esta temporada mostró que los Mets tienen un nuevo pícher estrella.
b. el pitcher (M), la pitcher (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The pitcher must place his feet within the length of the pitcher’s plate.El pitcher debe colocar los pies dentro de la longitud de su goma.
c. el lanzador (M), la lanzadora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
That pitcher is known for throwing curveballs.Ese lanzador es conocido por lanzar muchas bolas curvas.
jug(
juhg
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la botella (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We need to get a jug of milk on the way home.Necesitamos comprar una botella de leche de camino a casa.
b. el contenedor (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Let's make fresh orange juice and fill a couple of plastic jugs for the picnic.Vamos a preparar jugo de naranja natural y llenar un par de contenedores de plástico para el pícnic.
a. la jarra (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The jugs of sangria were continuously refilled at the party.Las jarras de sangría se volvían a llenar continuamente en la fiesta.
3. (slang) (prison)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. la sombra (F) (slang)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
His parole officer threatened to put him in the jug again.Su oficial de libertad condicional le amenazó con mandarlo a la sombra de nuevo.
b. la cana (F) (colloquial) (South America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
We all knew at high school that Jimmy was headed for the jug.Todos sabíamos en la escuela que Jimmy acabaría en la cana.
c. la chirola (F) (colloquial) (Latin America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Thanks to that snitch, we all landed in the jug.Por culpa de ese soplón, todos acabamos en chirola.
d. la chirona (F) (colloquial) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
He didn't have money for bail, so he stayed in the jug until his trial.No tenía dinero para la fianza, así que estuvo en chirona hasta el juicio.
e. el tambo (M) (colloquial) (Mexico)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
He landed two years in the jug for his crimes.Le cayeron seis años en el tambo por sus delitos.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (culinary)
a. cocer
My grandma has a great recipe for jugged hare.Mi abuela tiene una receta buenísima para liebre cocida.
5. (colloquial) (to imprison) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. encanar (colloquial) (Cuba) (South America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Cuba
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
The police finally jugged the serial killer who terrorized the city.Por fin la policía logró encanar al asesino en serie que había aterrorizado a la ciudad.
b. meter a la sombra (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
You should jug this criminal before he hurts anybody else.Deberían meter a este criminal a la sombra antes de que vuelva a hacerle daño a alguien.
c. poner entre rejas
If you don't quit stealing, you'll be jugged again.Si no dejas de robar, te volverán a poner entre rejas.
d. enchironar (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
When they discovered his alibi wasn't true, the police jugged the thief.Cuando descubrieron que su coartada no era válida, la policía enchironó al ladrón.
e. meter en el bote (colloquial) (Central America) (Mexico) (South America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
She was jugged for dealing drugs at college.La metieron en el bote por tráfico de drogas en la universidad.
jugs
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
6. (slang) (vulgar) (anatomy)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
A word or phrase that is crude, indecent, and generally rejected by society.
a. las tetas (F) (colloquial)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
He only swiped right because of the jugs on her.Solo deslizó a la derecha por las tetas que tiene.
