Canasta (en. Basket)

/kaˈnasta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Container, usually oval or round in shape, made of wicker or similar materials.

I brought a basket of fruits to the picnic.

Llevé una canasta de frutas al picnic.

Card game played with two decks.

We gathered to play canasta at my grandparents' house.

Nos reunimos a jugar canasta en casa de mis abuelos.

Part of the body where the liquid is placed in certain sports.

The player threw the ball into the basket to score points.

El jugador lanzó la pelota a la canasta para anotar puntos.

From Old Spanish 'canastillo', diminutive of 'cana', which refers to willows.

basic basket

A set of goods and services considered essential for a family.

canasta básica

make a basket

Achieving a goal or objective, especially in the context of a game.

hacer una canasta

basket

Similar container, but often larger or of different construction.

cesta

willow

Flexible material commonly used for weaving baskets.

mimbre

Colloquial way to refer to a game of canasta.

We're going to a canasta with friends this weekend.

Vamos a una canasta con amigos este fin de semana.

Reference to the shopping basket, where necessary items are added.

I'm going to fill the basket with what's missing for dinner.

Voy a llenar la canasta con lo que falta para la cena.