bote de mermelada
marmalade boat
The Spanish phrase 'bote de mermelada' directly translates to 'boat of marmalade' in English. However, it does not refer to an actual boat. Instead, it represents a package or container that holds marmalade, similar to a jar or pot. Marmalade is a fruit preserve made from the juice and peel of citrus fruits, typically oranges. In common usage, you might say 'pass me the bote de mermelada' similarly to how in English you might request 'pass me the jar of marmalade'.
Example sentences using: bote de mermelada
Por favor, pasa el bote de mermelada.
Please, pass the jar of jam.
This sentence is a polite request. In Spanish, 'el bote de mermelada' refers to 'the jar of jam' and 'pasa' is a command form of the verb 'pasar' which means 'to pass'.
El bote de mermelada está vacío.
The jar of jam is empty.
This sentence is describing the state of the jar of jam. In Spanish, 'está vacío' means 'is empty'. Here, the verb 'estar' is used instead of 'ser' to indicate a temporary state.
Necesito comprar un bote de mermelada para el desayuno.
I need to buy a jar of jam for breakfast.
This sentence is expressing a need or requirement. 'Necesito' is the first person form of the verb 'necesitar' which means 'to need', and 'comprar' means 'to buy'. The preposition 'para' can translate as 'for' in this context.