Spanish Conversation · Level 141
43 words
Spanish word
cesta
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈθesta/
Meaning
- feminine nounbasket
Example
La cesta está llena.
The basket is full.
More examples
¿Dónde dejaste la cesta de la compra?
Where did you leave the shopping basket?
Core concept
Handheld woven basket for carrying purchases.
Common phrases
cesta de la compra
shopping basket
cesta de picnic
picnic basket
Similar words
bolsa: Soft bag made of cloth, paper, or plastic for carrying items by hand.
canasta: Shallow woven container with a handle for carrying light goods by hand.
cesto: Medium-sized open container with handles for carrying or storing items by hand.
caja: Rigid rectangular box with hard sides for holding and transporting items.
Definition in Spanish
Recipiente abierto, generalmente tejido de mimbre u otro material, que se lleva a mano para guardar o transportar objetos, especialmente al comprar.
Word origin
From Latin cista and ultimately from Greek kistē 'box, basket', originally naming a container for holding and transporting goods.
Usage tips
- In shops, cesta denotes the small hand basket used for shopping and is distinct from bolsa (bag) and carrito (cart).
Related words
- cestitasmall basketnoun
- cestónlarge basketnoun
- cesteríabasketrynoun