cesta

basket

noun SEH-stah Rare

Origin: From Latin cista, 'box, basket', from Greek kistē.

Usage Note

Cesta is a woven basket, typically with a handle, used for shopping or carrying goods. It differs from cesto, the masculine form, which tends to denote a larger, deeper basket or wastepaper bin. In the Basque sport of jai alai, the cesta is also the curved wicker scoop attached to the player's arm.

Examples

"Llenó la cesta de frutas."

Natural Translation

She filled the basket with fruit.

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