How do you say "bidon" in English? (image for reference9
Hello everybody,

What do you call this item? It's called "bidon" in Spanish. I found "jerrycan", but I think that is only for gasoline. In the image you will see one for a more domestic use.

http://www.plasval.cl/sitio2016/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bido%CC%81n-PE-5.0-kg-1-300x300.jpg

Thanks in advance for your help,

Question

How do you say "bidon" in English? (image for reference9
Hello everybody,

What do you call this item? It's called "bidon" in Spanish. I found "jerrycan", but I think that is only for gasoline. In the image you will see one for a more domestic use.

http://www.plasval.cl/sitio2016/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Bido%CC%81n-PE-5.0-kg-1-300x300.jpg

Thanks in advance for your help,

Answer

The word "jerrycan" is used to describe the container for carrying gasoline/petrol and is shaped like the object in your picture.  A jerrycan carries many quarts/liters of liquid.
Otherwise, it's a plastic bottle.
The word "jug" is usually limited to open containers (no cover) that are used for serving drinks like water or sangria.  Jugs generally have a handle, too.

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I would say water bottle and specify the capacity.

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Thank you...isn't "jug" also used for serving juice? The "bidon" is kind of more for carrying any type of liquid.

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I would use "jug" .

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