Balde (en. Bucket)

/ˈbalde/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A container generally made of plastic or metal, with a handle, used to transport or hold water or other liquids.

I filled the bucket with water to water the plants.

Llené el balde con agua para regar las plantas.

A large container used in construction, often to transport materials like cement or sand.

The worker brought a bucket of cement to the construction site.

El obrero llevó un balde de cemento a la obra.

In some countries, it may refer to a large, deep container for cleaning.

I used a bucket to wash the terrace.

Usé un balde para lavar la terraza.

From the Catalan 'bald', related to the idea of containing or collecting.

to put one's hand in the bucket

To get involved in something risky or dangerous.

meter la mano en el balde

to hit someone with the bucket

To hit someone or something hard.

darle con el balde

cubeta

A container similar to the bucket, but smaller and lighter.

cubeta

cubo

A square or rectangular container, used for various purposes.

cubo

Cold water bucket

The cold water bucket was the news that dashed his enthusiasm.

El balde de agua fría fue la noticia que rompió su entusiasmo.

To be in the bucket

After so much work, he felt like he was in the bucket of frustration.

Después de tanto trabajo, se sintió como si estuviera en el balde de la frustración.