noun
el bol
bowl
Recipiente redondo y hondo que se usa para poner comida o líquidos.
Definition & meaning
Bol is a bowl: a deep, usually round container without handles, used for serving or eating food. It is commonly used for cereal, salad, or soup.
Grammar & Word origin
Bol is a masculine noun: el bol. Its standard plural is boles. It comes from the English word bowl.
Synonyms & antonyms
- cuenco is a close synonym for a deep, rounded bowl.
- tazón usually refers to a larger bowl, often used for drinks or generous servings.
- escudilla is a more traditional or literary term for a small bowl.
There is no direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Puedes pasarme el bol para la ensalada, por favor?noun
Can you pass me the bowl for the salad, please?
Juan tiene un bol grande en la mesa.noun
Juan has a large bowl on the table.
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