Cajita (en. Small box)

/kaˈxita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small container, generally with a lid, used to store objects.
I kept my jewelry in a wooden little box.
Guardé mis joyas en una cajita de madera.
Packaging for certain products, such as sweets or medicines.
I bought a box of chocolates to give as a gift.
Compré una cajita de chocolates para regalar.
Container related to decorative design.
The little box was made with very beautiful handcrafted details.
La cajita fue elaborada con detalles artesanales muy bonitos.

Etymology

It derives from the diminutive of 'caja', which comes from the Latin 'cāxa'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

happy little box
It refers to a container full of surprises or surprises within a product.
cajita feliz
box of surprises
A term used to refer to an unexpected situation or one full of surprises.
cajita de sorpresas
music box
An object that plays melodies when opened.
cajita de música

Related Words

box
Large container with no specific dimensions.
caja
drawer
A type of container that opens by pulling a handle.
cajón
small box
A set of things stored in a little box.
cajolería

Slang Meanings

Affectionate diminutive to refer to something small and adorable.
That dog is a very cute little box.
Esa perra es una cajita muy linda.
Used as a term of endearment or to refer to someone beloved.
You always call me little box, it makes me feel special.
Siempre me dices cajita, me hace sentir especial.