Jaba (en. Basket)

/ˈxaba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A large sack, usually made of fabric, used to carry or store something.

He was carrying a bag full of fruits from the market.

Llevaba una jaba llena de frutas del mercado.

A bag or container used in certain sectors, such as agriculture.

The potato bags were stacked in the warehouse.

Las jabas de patatas estaban apiladas en el almacén.

From the Hispanic Arabic *xaba, which comes from the classical Arabic جابة (jāba).

plastic bag

A plastic bag used for transporting items.

jaba de plástico

take the bag

To pick up or use a bag to carry something.

tomar la jaba

full as a bag

To be very full, usually of food or things.

lleno como una jaba

sack

Large bag, usually made of fabric, used for carrying.

saco

bag

Flexible wrapping made of paper, plastic, or another material, used to carry items.

bolsa

cover

A cover that serves to protect or contain something.

funda

A colloquial way to refer to a strong-willed woman.

That girl is a bag; she doesn't let anyone dominate her.

Esa chica es una jaba, no se deja dominar por nadie.

A term used to describe a tumultuous situation.

What a mess there is here! Nobody can move.

¡Qué jaba hay aquí! No hay quien se mueva.