pot

• Sustantivo que designa un recipiente redondeado, generalmente de metal, cerámica o vidrio, usado para cocinar, almacenar o servir alimentos y líquidos.

A noun referring to a round container, typically made of metal, ceramic, or glass, used for cooking, storing, or serving food and liquids.

1. Container for cookingA1formal

   A round, deep container used for cooking food, typically made of metal or ceramic.

   olla

   • She boiled water in a large pot for pasta.
   • The soup is simmering in the pot on the stove.
   • He bought a new set of pots and pans for the kitchen.

   Sinónimoscasserolecrockkettlepansaucepanstockpotvessel

2. Container for plantsA1formal

   A container, usually made of clay or plastic, used for growing plants.

   Maceta

   • She planted the rose in a terracotta pot.
   • The pot needs drainage holes for the plant to thrive.
   • He watered the flowers in the pots on the balcony.

   Sinónimosflowerpotplanter

3. Marijuana (slang)B2informal

   A slang term for cannabis or marijuana.

   marihuana (jerga)

   • He was caught smoking pot in the park.
   • Some people use pot for medicinal purposes.
   • The smell of pot filled the room.

   Sinónimosbudcannabischronicdopeganjagrasshashherbmarijuanaskunkweed

4. Gambling poolB2informal

   The total amount of money bet in a game, especially poker.

   bote (en el póquer)

   • He won the entire pot in the poker game.
   • The pot grew larger with each round of betting.
   • She took the pot with a royal flush.

   Sinónimosjackpotkittypool

• Verbo que significa poner algo en una maceta o recipiente similar, o en deportes como billar o golf, introducir la bola en un agujero o hoyo.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing something into a pot, or in sports, to score or sink a ball into a pocket or hole.

1. Plant in a potB1formal

   To place a plant into a container filled with soil for growing.

   Plantar en maceta

   • She potted the seedlings in small containers.
   • He potted the rose bush in a large ceramic pot.
   • They spent the afternoon potting herbs on the balcony.

2. Shoot (informal)C1informal

   To shoot at something, especially in a casual or unskilled manner.

   Disparar (informal)

   • He potted a rabbit while hunting in the woods.
   • The soldier potted at the target from a distance.
   • They spent the afternoon potting at tin cans.

   Sinónimosblastfireplugpopshoot

3. Score (in billiards/snooker)B2informal

   To hit a ball into a pocket in games like billiards or snooker.

   embocar (en billar)

   • He potted the black ball to win the game.
   • She potted three balls in a row.
   • The player skillfully potted the red ball into the corner pocket.

   Sinónimosdropholepocketsink