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    Cesto (en. Basket)

    /ˈsesto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Thing that contains or groups several elements.
    She brings a fruit basket to the picnic.
    Ella lleva un cesto de frutas al picnic.
    Container made of wicker, metal, or another material, usually cylindrical in shape, used to store or transport objects.
    The laundry basket is full.
    El cesto de la ropa sucia está lleno.
    In sports, the basket can refer to the hoop where points are scored.
    The player scored the ball in the basket.
    El jugador encestó el balón en el cesto.

    Etymology

    The term 'basket' comes from the Latin 'cista', which means 'box' or 'basket'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    laundry basket
    Container where clothes that need to be washed are kept.
    cesto de la ropa sucia
    fruit basket
    Container that holds fruits.
    cesto de frutas
    to make a basket
    To score in basketball.
    hacer un cesto

    Related Words

    basket
    Container similar to the basket but usually smaller in size.
    cesta
    bin
    Container, usually larger than a basket, made of wicker or other materials.
    canasto
    store
    Place where baskets or any type of merchandise are stored.
    almacén

    Slang Meanings

    In some urban contexts, it is used to refer to a pantry or storage place.
    I need to organize the basket where I keep the canned goods.
    Tengo que organizar el cesto donde guardo los productos enlatados.