tampa
word
Definition
A 'tampa' is an object used to cover the top of a container, bottle, box, or pot to keep things inside or protect them.
Usage & Nuances
'Tampa' is commonly used in Brazilian and European Portuguese, not in standard English. In English, use 'lid', 'cap', or 'cover'. It refers to the part that closes containers, bottles, or jars. Not used for non-physical covers (e.g., insurance or abstract protection).
Spanish: tapa - tapón (recipiente)Portuguese (BR): tampa - tampa (de recipiente)Portuguese (PT): tampa - tampa (de recipiente)Chinese (Simplified): 盖子Chinese (Traditional): 蓋子Hindi: ढक्कनArabic: غطاءBengali: ঢাকনা - ঢাকনিRussian: крышкаJapanese: ふたVietnamese: nắpKorean: 뚜껑Turkish: kapakUrdu: ڈھکنIndonesian: tutup
Example Sentences
Please put the tampa on the pot before it boils.
basic
Where is the tampa for this jar?
basic
The bottle can't close without its tampa.
basic
Oops, I dropped the tampa behind the stove again!
natural
Could you hand me the tampa? I can't find it anywhere.
natural
Don’t throw away the tampa or you won’t be able to seal the container.
natural