Contains Meaning in English
word · lemma: contain
/kənˈteɪnz/
kuhn-TAYNZ
/kəntˈeɪnz/
kuhn-TAYNZ
Definición
If something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it.
Uso & Matices
Common in formal and informational contexts, especially when talking about ingredients, contents, or parts. Typically takes a direct object ('contains sugar'). Do not confuse with 'consists of' (which describes the full composition).
Spanish: contiene - incluyePortuguese (BR): contém - incluiPortuguese (PT): contém - incluiChinese (Simplified): 包含 - 含有Chinese (Traditional): 包含 - 含有Hindi: समाहित है - शामिल हैArabic: يحتوي - يتضمنBengali: ধারণ করে - অন্তর্ভুক্ত করেRussian: содержитJapanese: 含む - 入っているVietnamese: chứa - bao gồmKorean: 포함하다 - 들어 있다Turkish: içermekUrdu: مشتمل ہونا - شامل ہوناIndonesian: mengandung - berisi
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The box contains toys.
basic
This book contains many pictures.
basic
The bottle contains water.
basic
Does the recipe contain any nuts?
natural
Her speech contained a powerful message about hope.
natural
Be careful—this drink contains alcohol.
natural