# Pachón

> A colloquial term used to refer to a reusable water bottle or canteen. It is a commonly used word in Guatemala, especially for plastic or metal containers used to carry water or other beverages to the gym, school, or work.

- Category: noun
- Region: Guatemala
- Published: 2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

### Etymology

In Guatemalan Spanish, _pachón_ is a colloquial term used to refer to a reusable water bottle or canteen. It is part of everyday vocabulary and is commonly used for plastic or metal containers designed to carry water or other beverages to places such as the gym, school, or work.

### Usage

_Pachón_ is used to refer to a reusable water bottle or canteen. The term is frequently heard in contexts related to hydration, exercise, school, or work, where people carry a container for drinking water or other beverages throughout the day.

### Additional Examples

- "My pachón is made of stainless steel and keeps water cold all day."
- "Don't forget your pachón when you go on the field trip."
- "At the gym, it's important to have a pachón to stay hydrated."
- "My pachón has a really nice design; I bought it at a sports store."

## Examples

- "I always take my pachón to the gym to stay hydrated."
- "My son forgot his pachón at school."
- "At the office, we all have our own pachón to avoid using disposable cups."
- "Fill up your pachón with water before heading to the soccer game."

## Synonyms

- water bottle
- canteen

## Links

- [View in the dictionary](https://chapinismos.org/en/palabras/pachon/)
- [Spanish version](https://chapinismos.org/es/palabras/pachon/)
- [Spanish version (markdown)](https://chapinismos.org/es/palabras/pachon.md)
- [Full dictionary (llms-full.txt)](https://chapinismos.org/llms-full.txt)