Spanish · Food & Drink
"Bottle" in Spanish: botella
la botella
A bottle is la botella (boh-TEH-yah), a feminine noun: una botella de agua, una botella de vino. Ask for la botella when you want the whole bottle, not a glass.
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How to pronounce botella
Say it
boh-TEH-yah
/boˈte.ʝa/
boh-TEH-yah, stress on TEH. Double ll in botella sounds like y in most of Latin America. Keep boh short.
"Bottle" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la botella | bottle Default word for bottles of water, wine, soda. | Default word for bottles of water, wine, soda. |
| una botella de agua | a bottle of water Common restaurant ask. | Common restaurant ask. |
| una botella de vino | a bottle of wine Sharing wine at the table. | Sharing wine at the table. |
| la botella retornable | returnable bottle Deposit bottles in some countries. | Deposit bottles in some countries. |
How to use botella in real life
- 1At a restaurant
Una botella de agua, por favor.
A bottle of water, please.
Botella de agua is clearer than just agua when you want the bottle.
- 2Ordering wine
¿Nos trae una botella de tinto?
Could you bring us a bottle of red?
Botella de tinto for a full wine bottle.
- 3At a store
Esta botella está fría.
This bottle is cold.
Touch-test the botella in a fridge case.
Mistakes English speakers make with botella
Incorrect: El botella está vacía.
Correct: La botella está vacía.
Botella is feminine: la botella, vacía.
Incorrect: Quiero un bottle de agua.
Correct: Quiero una botella de agua.
Use botella, not English bottle.
Good to know
Good to knowBotella covers water, soda, and wine. For wine service, una botella is the full bottle while una copa is one glass. Many places ask natural or con gas when you order una botella de agua.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering drinks for the table
ChatPal
¿Pedimos una botella de agua?
Shall we order a bottle of water?
You
Sí. Una botella grande con gas.
Yes. A large bottle with sparkling water.
ChatPal
También hay botella de vino barata.
There is also a cheap bottle of wine.
You
Solo agua por ahora.
Just water for now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bottle" in Spanish
Is botella masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la botella, una botella fría.
How do I order a bottle of water?
Una botella de agua, por favor.
What is the difference between botella and vaso?
Botella is the bottle. Vaso is the glass you pour into.
How do you pronounce botella?
boh-TEH-yah. Ll in botella sounds like y in Latin America.
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