Meaning
jar, pot
- vase
In a sentence
Ho messo i biscotti in un vaso di vetro.
I put the cookies in a glass jar.
Hai visto il vaso con i fiori sul tavolo?
Did you see the vase with the flowers on the table?
Non lasciare quel vaso vicino al bordo.
Don't leave that jar near the edge.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vaso | masculine · singular |
| vasi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use vaso for containers and flower vases; for a drinking glass, say bicchiere, not vaso.
- For plant pots, vaso is standard. Vasetto often means a small jar or pot, especially for yogurt, baby food, or preserves.
- In medical contexts, vaso can mean blood vessel, but learners usually need vaso sanguigno, not vaso alone.