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    Cesta (en. Basket)

    /ˈsesta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An object used to transport or store things, made of materials such as wicker or plastic.
    I filled the basket with fruits for the picnic.
    Llené la cesta con frutas para la picnics.
    A container, usually with a bottom and high sides, used to hold objects.
    I need a basket to organize the toys.
    Necesito una cesta para organizar los juguetes.
    A container used in the collection of agricultural products.
    The basket is full of fresh apples.
    La cesta está llena de manzanas frescas.
    In some sports, such as basketball, it refers to the hoop where points are scored.
    The player scored the ball in the basket.
    El jugador encestó la pelota en la cesta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cāsta', which means 'box or basket'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the basket
    To be included in a group or category.
    estar en la cesta
    shopping basket
    Container used to transport food or products from one place to another.
    cesta de la compra
    basic basket
    A set of goods and services considered essential.
    cesta básica

    Related Words

    hoop
    A container similar to the basket, generally larger.
    canasta
    bin
    Synonym of basket, though often larger in size.
    cesto

    Slang Meanings

    travel basket
    I'm going to take my travel basket for the getaway to the countryside.
    Voy a llevar mi cesta de viaje para la escapada al campo.
    fruit basket
    At the party, there was a basket of exotic fruits.
    En la fiesta había una cesta de frutas exóticas.