Spanish word

cesto

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈθesto/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbasket

Example

Puse los libros en el cesto.

I put the books in the basket.

Illustration for cesto (basket)

More examples

Por favor, tira la envoltura al cesto.

Please throw the wrapper into the basket.

Core concept

Woven or lightweight household receptacle for holding and moving clothes, books, or utensils.

Common phrases

  • tirar al cesto

    throw into the basket

  • al lado del cesto

    beside the basket

  • cesto de papeles

    wastepaper basket

Similar words

bolsa: Soft-sided bag or tote with handles for carrying clothes, groceries, or other loose items.
cesta: Traditionally woven handheld basket used for shopping or storing small household goods.
canasta: Firmly woven handheld basket designed to carry heavier loads for shopping or storage.
caja: Box-shaped container with rigid sides for storing and transporting items.

Definition in Spanish

Canasta o recipiente, a menudo tejido o de material ligero, destinado a contener y trasladar objetos del hogar, como ropa o pequeños enseres.

Word origin

Spanish cesto comes via Latin cista from Greek kistē, reflecting a change from a chestlike box to a light carrying basket.

Usage tips

  • For household bins and laundry, cesto is the usual word, whereas market or decorative baskets are more often called cesta or canasta depending on region.

Other meanings

  • trash cannoun

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