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cesto

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解析 cesto in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn 'cesto' as a basic noun for a household object. Think of it as 'a big basket.' You will mostly use it to talk about where things are located. For example, 'The clothes are in the basket' (La ropa está en el cesto). It is important to remember that 'cesto' is masculine (el cesto). You don't need to worry about the complex differences between 'cesto' and 'cesta' yet; just focus on identifying the object in a room. You might see it in pictures of a bedroom or a laundry room. Practice saying 'un cesto grande' or 'un cesto pequeño' to get used to matching the masculine noun with an adjective. This word is very useful for basic daily chores and following simple instructions at home.

At the A2 level, you can start to distinguish 'cesto' from other similar words. You should know that 'cesto' is often used for specific purposes, like 'el cesto de la ropa' (the laundry basket) or 'el cesto de la basura' (the wastebasket). You will use it with more verbs, such as 'poner' (to put), 'traer' (to bring), and 'comprar' (to buy). You might describe what the basket is made of using the word 'mimbre' (wicker). At this level, you should also be careful not to confuse 'cesto' with 'sexto' (sixth), as they sound similar. You can use 'cesto' in the context of shopping or cleaning. For example, 'Necesito un cesto nuevo para mi cuarto' (I need a new basket for my room).

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By B1, you should understand the nuance between 'cesto' and 'cesta.' Remember that 'cesto' is typically deeper and more functional, while 'cesta' is often smaller and has a handle. You can use 'cesto' in more descriptive sentences, perhaps talking about traditional crafts or agricultural practices. You might say, 'Los agricultores usan cestos de mimbre para recoger las uvas' (Farmers use wicker baskets to pick grapes). You should also be comfortable using 'cesto' in various tenses, like the past tense to describe a memory: 'Mi abuela siempre tenía un cesto lleno de lanas' (My grandmother always had a basket full of wool). You are also starting to see it in compound phrases and more specific domestic contexts.

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At the B2 level, you should be able to use 'cesto' and its synonyms (like 'canasto' or 'capazo') with precision depending on the region or the specific type of basket. You will encounter 'cesto' in more idiomatic or literary contexts. You might read about 'un cesto de mimbre tejido con maestría' (a masterfully woven wicker basket). You should also understand its use in sports like 'cestoball' or the historical origins of basketball terminology. Your grammar should be flawless when using this noun, correctly applying gender and number in complex sentences. You might use it to discuss environmental issues, such as the use of 'cestos de reciclaje' (recycling bins/baskets) versus plastic bags.

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At the C1 level, you should have a deep understanding of the cultural and regional variations of the word. You might know that in some Latin American countries, 'cesto' is less common than 'canasto,' while in Spain, it remains a standard term for large woven containers. You can use the word metaphorically in writing or formal speech. You should be able to discuss the artistry of 'cestería' (basket weaving) as a cultural heritage. You might analyze literature where a 'cesto' represents a character's burdens or their harvest in life. Your vocabulary should include related technical terms like 'trama' (weft) and 'urdimbre' (warp) when discussing how a 'cesto' is made.

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At the C2 level, you should be able to use 'cesto' with the nuance of a native speaker, including archaic or very specialized uses. You might encounter the word in historical texts or legal documents regarding agricultural measurements (as baskets were once used as units of measure). You can distinguish between 'cesto,' 'banasta,' 'espuerta,' and 'serón' with ease, choosing the exact word to convey a specific historical or regional atmosphere. You can engage in complex discussions about the etymology of the word from the Latin 'cistus' and how it evolved in different Romance languages. Your use of 'cesto' in metaphors will be sophisticated and natural, reflecting a deep immersion in the Spanish language and its various cultures.

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cesto 30秒了解

A cesto is a masculine noun in Spanish referring to a large, deep basket made of woven materials, primarily used for storage or heavy tasks.
It is commonly found in phrases like 'cesto de la ropa' (laundry basket) and 'cesto de basura' (wastebasket), highlighting its domestic utility.
While similar to 'cesta', a 'cesto' is usually larger and lacks the decorative handle often found on smaller, feminine baskets used for gifts.
The word is essential for A1-A2 learners to describe household objects and participate in basic conversations about cleaning and organization.

The Spanish word cesto refers to a container, typically made of interwoven materials like wicker, cane, or wood, designed for holding, carrying, or storing various items. While it is often translated simply as 'basket,' it carries specific connotations in the Spanish-speaking world that distinguish it from its feminine counterpart, cesta. Generally, a cesto is considered to be larger, deeper, and more utilitarian than a cesta, which is often smaller and more decorative. Understanding when to use one over the other is a hallmark of reaching higher proficiency levels in Spanish.

Physical Characteristics: A cesto is usually characterized by its depth and lack of a single, arched handle across the top. Instead, it may have two small handles on the sides or no handles at all, as it is often meant to stay in one place or be carried with both hands. Common materials include mimbre (wicker), esparto (needle grass), or even modern plastics in industrial contexts.

In domestic life, you will most frequently encounter this word in the context of chores. The cesto de la ropa sucia (laundry basket) is a staple of every household. Unlike a picnic basket, which is light and portable, a laundry cesto is built for volume and durability. Similarly, a cesto de papeles or cesto de basura refers to a wastepaper basket or a small indoor trash can, though papelera is a common synonym for the former.

El artesano pasó horas tejiendo el cesto de mimbre para la cosecha de uvas.

Contextual Usage: While 'cesta' might be used for a gift basket (cesta de regalo) or a shopping basket (cesta de la compra), 'cesto' is reserved for heavier, more structural containers. If you are talking about the hoop in basketball in some regions, you might hear 'cesto,' though 'canasta' is more prevalent in modern sports terminology.

Historically, the cesto represents the intersection of utility and artistry. Traditional basket weaving is a protected craft in many cultures. When you use the word cesto, you are often evoking an image of something sturdy, handmade, and functional. Whether it is holding logs by a fireplace or dirty linens in a bathroom, the cesto is a silent workhorse of the home. In more abstract terms, it can also appear in idioms or literary descriptions to represent a container of plenty or a vessel of burdens.

Deja los juguetes en el cesto antes de irte a dormir.

Using cesto correctly involves understanding its gender and how it interacts with different verbs. As a masculine noun, it always takes masculine articles and adjectives: el cesto, un cesto, los cestos, el cesto grande. Because it is a physical object, it is most frequently used with verbs of movement, location, and creation.

Verbs of Placement: Common verbs include meter (to put into), sacar (to take out), llenar (to fill), and vaciar (to empty). For example: 'Llené el cesto de manzanas' (I filled the basket with apples).

When describing the material of the basket, you use the preposition de. You can say un cesto de mimbre (a wicker basket), un cesto de metal (a metal basket), or un cesto de plástico (a plastic basket). If you want to specify its purpose, the preposition para or de is used: un cesto para la ropa or un cesto de costura.

¿Podrías traer el cesto que está en el lavadero?

In plural forms, cestos is used to describe multiple units. If you are describing a collection of different types of baskets, you might mix cestos and cestas. For instance, 'En el mercado había cestos para el carbón y cestas para las flores' (In the market, there were baskets for coal and baskets for flowers). This distinction highlights the functional versus the decorative nature of the objects.

Common Adjectives

Tejido: Woven. 'Un cesto tejido a mano.'
Profundo: Deep. 'Un cesto profundo para las mantas.'
Resistente: Strong/Resistant. 'Necesitamos un cesto más resistente.'

In literary or more formal Spanish, cesto might be used to describe an abundance of something. 'Un cesto de verdades' (a basket of truths) is a poetic way to say a large amount of truths. However, in everyday speech, it remains firmly rooted in the physical world of storage and transport. You will often hear it in the imperative mood when someone is giving instructions: 'Pon las toallas en el cesto' (Put the towels in the basket).

El gato siempre duerme dentro del cesto de los hilos.

The word cesto is a staple of everyday Spanish life, though its frequency varies depending on where you are. In the domestic sphere, it is heard daily. If you are staying with a Spanish-speaking family, you will almost certainly hear '¿Dónde está el cesto de la ropa?' or 'Tira ese papel al cesto.' It is the primary word for large household containers that aren't boxes (cajas).

Traditional Markets: In local markets, especially in Spain and Mexico, vendors often use large cestos to display their produce. You might hear a vendor say, 'Tengo los mejores tomates en aquel cesto.' Here, the word evokes a sense of freshness and tradition, as opposed to produce kept in plastic crates (cajas de plástico).

In the world of sports, particularly in Latin America, cesto is sometimes used as a synonym for the basketball hoop, though canasta or aro are more common. However, there is a specific sport called cestoball, which is popular in Argentina. In this context, the word is used constantly to refer to the goal and the scoring action.

En el mercado de artesanías, compramos un cesto hecho de hojas de palma.

Artisan Workshops: If you visit an 'artesano' (craftsman), you will hear 'cesto' used with technical precision. They will talk about the 'urdimbre' (warp) and 'trama' (weft) of the cesto. This is where the word carries the most weight, representing a dying art form that is still highly valued for tourism and traditional agriculture.

In literature and film, cesto is used to set a scene of rustic simplicity. A character might be seen carrying a cesto of firewood or herbs. It provides a visual shorthand for a connection to the earth and manual labor. In urban settings, the word is more likely to appear in the context of interior design or waste management. You might see signs in parks that say 'Por favor, use los cestos para la basura,' reminding citizens to keep the area clean.

El niño encestó la pelota directamente en el cesto.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make with cesto is confusing it with its feminine counterpart, cesta. While they both mean 'basket,' they are not always interchangeable. Using cesto for a small, handheld flower basket will sound slightly odd to a native speaker, as cesto implies something larger or more industrial. Conversely, calling a large laundry basket a cesta is less of an error but still less precise than using cesto.

Phonetic Confusion: Cesto vs. Sexto: In many Spanish accents (particularly in Latin America and Southern Spain), the 'c' and 's' are pronounced the same (seseo). This makes cesto (basket) and sexto (sixth) sound nearly identical. Context usually clarifies the meaning, but learners often write one when they mean the other. In Central and Northern Spain, the distinction is clearer because 'c' is pronounced as a 'th' sound.

Another common error is the gender of the word. Because many words for containers in Spanish are feminine (caja, bolsa, canasta, cesta), learners often mistakenly say *la cesto*. It is crucial to remember that cesto is masculine: el cesto. This affects every adjective and article in the sentence. 'El cesto está lleno' is correct, while 'La cesto está llena' is a clear sign of a beginner's mistake.

No es el sexto piso, es el cesto de basura lo que busco.

Prepositional Errors: Learners sometimes use 'en' when 'de' is required for contents. 'Un cesto en manzanas' is incorrect; it should be 'Un cesto de manzanas.' Use 'en' only to describe location: 'Las manzanas están en el cesto.'

Finally, avoid using cesto for very specific containers that have their own names. For example, a large, woven bag used for animals or heavy loads is a serón. A flat basket for winnowing grain is a criba or vieldo. While cesto is a good general-purpose word, expanding your vocabulary to include specific types of baskets will make your Spanish sound much more natural and precise.

Me equivoqué y puse la ropa limpia en el cesto de la ropa sucia.

Spanish is incredibly rich in vocabulary for containers, reflecting centuries of agricultural and artisanal history. While cesto is a versatile word, knowing its synonyms and alternatives will help you navigate different social and professional contexts. The most obvious alternative is cesta, but the differences are important.

Cesto vs. Cesta

Cesto (Masculine): Usually larger, deeper, more utilitarian, often without a long handle. Examples: laundry, trash, heavy harvest.

Cesta (Feminine): Usually smaller, shallower, often with a handle for carrying on the arm. Examples: picnic, shopping, flowers, gifts.

Another very common word is canasta. In many Latin American countries, canasta is used more frequently than cesto or cesta for almost all types of baskets. It is also the official word for the 'basket' in basketball (baloncesto). In Spain, canasta is also used, but cesta and cesto retain a stronger presence in traditional contexts.

Prefiero usar un capazo para ir a la playa, es más flexible que un cesto.

Specific Synonyms

Canasto: A masculine variation of canasta, often used for larger baskets, similar to cesto.
Espuerta: A large, shallow basket with two handles, traditionally used in construction or farming for carrying earth or fruit.
Panera: A small basket specifically designed for holding bread (pan).
Banasta: A very large, wide basket, often used in the past for transporting bulky items on animals.

When choosing between these words, consider the material and the use case. If it's made of plastic and in an office, papelera is best. If it's made of wicker and in a laundry room, cesto is perfect. If it's made of fabric and used for shopping, bolsa or cesta works best. By mastering these nuances, you move beyond simple translation and start thinking in Spanish.

La panera de la mesa está vacía; por favor, trae más pan en el cesto.

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

The word 'cesto' is related to the English word 'cistern' and 'chest,' all sharing the root idea of a container.

发音指南

UK /ˈθesto/

US /ˈsesto/

The stress is on the first syllable: CES-to.

押韵词

esto puesto resto gesto presto texto pretexto manifiesto

常见错误

Pronouncing the 'c' as a 'k' sound (like 'kesto').
Confusing the pronunciation with 'sexto' (adding a 'k' sound before the 's').
Over-emphasizing the final 'o'.
Using a long 'e' sound (like 'seesto').
Forgetting the dental 'th' in Castilian Spanish.

难度评级

阅读 1/5

The word is short and appears frequently in basic texts about the home.

写作 2/5

Learners must remember it is masculine and avoid confusing it with 'cesta'.

口语 2/5

Requires correct pronunciation of 'c' (either 's' or 'th') and distinguishing from 'sexto'.

听力 2/5

May be confused with 'sexto' or 'cesta' in fast speech.

接下来学什么

前置知识

ropa casa grande pequeño dentro

接下来学习

cestería mimbre canasta almacenamiento artesanía

高级

urdimbre trama esparto vernacular biodegradable

需要掌握的语法

Masculine nouns ending in -o

El cesto, un cesto, los cestos.

Noun-Adjective Agreement

El cesto pequeño (not pequeña).

Preposition 'de' for material

Cesto de mimbre (Basket of wicker).

Preposition 'para' for purpose

Cesto para la ropa (Basket for the clothes).

Use of 'estar' for location

El cesto está en la cocina.

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按水平分级的例句

El cesto es azul.

The basket is blue.

Basic noun-adjective agreement (masculine singular).

Hay un cesto en el baño.

There is a basket in the bathroom.

Use of 'hay' for existence.

El cesto está vacío.

The basket is empty.

Use of 'estar' for temporary state.

Pone la ropa en el cesto.

He/She puts the clothes in the basket.

Present tense verb 'poner'.

Es un cesto de mimbre.

It is a wicker basket.

Preposition 'de' to indicate material.

Tengo dos cestos grandes.

I have two big baskets.

Pluralization of noun and adjective.

El cesto es para los juguetes.

The basket is for the toys.

Preposition 'para' to indicate purpose.

Mira el cesto de basura.

Look at the trash basket.

Imperative 'mira' (look).

No tires comida en el cesto de los papeles.

Don't throw food in the wastepaper basket.

Negative imperative.

Ayer compré un cesto para la leña.

Yesterday I bought a basket for the firewood.

Preterite tense 'compré'.

El cesto de la ropa sucia está lleno.

The laundry basket is full.

Compound noun phrase.

¿Dónde pusiste el cesto de las costuras?

Where did you put the sewing basket?

Question with preterite 'pusiste'.

Ese cesto es muy viejo pero resistente.

That basket is very old but strong.

Contrastive conjunction 'pero'.

Necesitamos vaciar el cesto cada noche.

We need to empty the basket every night.

Infinitive 'vaciar' after 'necesitamos'.

El gato duerme dentro del cesto.

The cat sleeps inside the basket.

Prepositional phrase 'dentro del'.

Lleva el cesto a la cocina, por favor.

Take the basket to the kitchen, please.

Imperative 'lleva'.

El artesano tejió el cesto con mucho cuidado.

The craftsman wove the basket with great care.

Preterite of 'tejer'.

Si el cesto fuera más grande, cabría todo.

If the basket were larger, everything would fit.

Second conditional (imperfect subjunctive + conditional).

Había varios cestos de mimbre en el mercado local.

There were several wicker baskets at the local market.

Imperfect tense 'había'.

No creo que ese cesto aguante tanto peso.

I don't think that basket can hold so much weight.

Subjunctive after 'no creo que'.

El cesto se rompió cuando lo dejamos caer.

The basket broke when we let it fall.

Reflexive 'se rompió' for accidental actions.

Siempre guardamos las mantas en un cesto de esparto.

We always keep the blankets in a needle grass basket.

Present tense 'guardamos'.

Es importante que el cesto tenga buena ventilación.

It is important that the basket has good ventilation.

Subjunctive after 'es importante que'.

Vimos un cesto enorme lleno de manzanas rojas.

We saw a huge basket full of red apples.

Adjective 'enorme' and past participle 'lleno'.

La técnica para fabricar este cesto es milenaria.

The technique for making this basket is ancient.

Noun 'técnica' modified by prepositional phrase.

El jugador encestó la pelota en el último segundo.

The player made the basket in the last second.

Verb 'encestar' derived from 'cesto'.

Aunque el cesto es de plástico, imita bien al mimbre.

Although the basket is plastic, it imitates wicker well.

Concessive clause with 'aunque'.

Se han encontrado cestos antiguos en las excavaciones.

Ancient baskets have been found in the excavations.

Passive reflexive 'se han encontrado'.

El cesto servía como unidad de medida en el pasado.

The basket served as a unit of measurement in the past.

Imperfect tense 'servía'.

Habíamos planeado comprar un cesto de diseño nórdico.

We had planned to buy a Nordic design basket.

Past perfect 'habíamos planeado'.

El cesto de los hilos es una reliquia familiar.

The thread basket is a family heirloom.

Noun 'reliquia' in apposition.

No dejes el cesto a la intemperie o se pudrirá.

Don't leave the basket outdoors or it will rot.

Negative imperative and future tense.

La cestería es un arte que requiere una paciencia infinita.

Basket weaving is an art that requires infinite patience.

Abstract noun 'cestería'.

Su vida era como un cesto roto, nada permanecía en ella.

His/Her life was like a broken basket; nothing remained in it.

Simile usage.

El cesto estaba tan desgastado que apenas se sostenía.

The basket was so worn out that it barely held together.

Consecutive clause with 'tan... que'.

Los cestos de mimbre son biodegradables y sostenibles.

Wicker baskets are biodegradable and sustainable.

Scientific/environmental adjectives.

El museo exhibe una colección de cestos precolombinos.

The museum exhibits a collection of pre-Columbian baskets.

Historical adjective 'precolombinos'.

Cualquier cesto servirá para recoger las hojas secas.

Any basket will do to collect the dry leaves.

Indefinite pronoun 'cualquier'.

El cesto de mimbre chirriaba bajo el peso de la fruta.

The wicker basket creaked under the weight of the fruit.

Descriptive verb 'chirriar'.

Para tejer un cesto, primero hay que humedecer las varas.

To weave a basket, you first have to moisten the rods.

Impersonal 'hay que' with infinitive.

La urdimbre del cesto mostraba la pericia del artesano.

The warp of the basket showed the artisan's expertise.

Technical vocabulary 'urdimbre' and 'pericia'.

Es un cesto de falacias lo que nos está vendiendo el político.

It is a basket of fallacies that the politician is selling us.

Metaphorical usage in political discourse.

El cesto, otrora símbolo de abundancia, yacía olvidado.

The basket, formerly a symbol of abundance, lay forgotten.

Use of the archaic adverb 'otrora'.

No por mucho madrugar se llena antes el cesto.

Waking up earlier doesn't mean the basket gets filled faster (Variation of a proverb).

Proverbial structure.

La versatilidad del cesto en la arquitectura vernácula es notable.

The versatility of the basket in vernacular architecture is notable.

Academic vocabulary 'vernácula'.

Se requiere un cesto de gran calado para esta tarea.

A basket of great depth is required for this task.

Use of 'calado' for depth.

El cesto se ha convertido en un objeto de culto minimalista.

The basket has become a minimalist cult object.

Present perfect 'se ha convertido'.

Bajo la pátina del tiempo, el cesto conservaba su esencia.

Under the patina of time, the basket preserved its essence.

Literary phrase 'pátina del tiempo'.

常见搭配

cesto de mimbre

cesto de la ropa

cesto de basura

cesto de papeles

cesto de frutas

cesto tejido

llenar el cesto

vaciar el cesto

cesto de costura

cesto de leña

常用短语

Cesto de la ropa sucia

— The standard term for a laundry basket used for dirty clothes.

Pon tus calcetines en el cesto de la ropa sucia.

Cesto de los juguetes

— A basket specifically used to store children's toys.

Recoge todo y guárdalo en el cesto de los juguetes.

Cesto de los deseos

— A metaphorical or physical basket where people place written wishes.

Escribí mi sueño y lo puse en el cesto de los deseos.

Cesto de pan

— A basket used to serve bread at a table.

Pasa el cesto de pan, por favor.

Cesto de navidad

— A gift basket given during the Christmas season (though 'cesta' is more common).

La empresa nos regaló un cesto de navidad enorme.

Hacer un cesto

— The act of weaving a basket.

Aprendió a hacer un cesto en el taller de artesanía.

Cesto de mimbre blanco

— A specific decorative style of basket often used in modern homes.

El cesto de mimbre blanco queda muy bien en el baño.

Cesto para reciclar

— A basket used for sorting recyclable materials.

Usa el cesto azul para reciclar el papel.

Cesto de picnic

— A basket for carrying food outdoors (interchangeable with 'cesta').

Preparamos el cesto de picnic para ir al campo.

Cesto de la compra

— A shopping basket (though 'cesta' is more frequent in supermarkets).

Llenó el cesto de la compra con verduras frescas.

容易混淆的词

cesto vs sexto

Sounds similar but means 'sixth'. 'El sexto cesto' (The sixth basket).

cesto vs cesta

The feminine version, usually smaller and with a handle.

cesto vs canasta

More common in Latin America for all types of baskets.

习语与表达

"Ser un cesto"

— To be clumsy or useless (regional/informal).

¡Qué cesto soy! Se me ha vuelto a olvidar la llave.

informal

"Cesto de las manzanas podridas"

— Refers to a group or place where one bad element spoils the rest.

Ese equipo es un cesto de manzanas podridas.

neutral

"Estar en el cesto"

— To be 'in the bag' or already decided/finished (rare).

La victoria ya está en el cesto.

informal

"A cesto"

— In great quantities or abundance (archaic).

Recogieron el trigo a cesto.

archaic

"Parecer un cesto"

— To look messy or disorganized.

Tu habitación parece un cesto de ropa sucia.

informal

"Meter en el mismo cesto"

— To generalize or treat different things as the same.

No puedes meter a todos los políticos en el mismo cesto.

neutral

"Cesto de sastre"

— A mess or a collection of unrelated things.

Su cajón es un cesto de sastre; hay de todo.

neutral

"Tirar al cesto"

— To discard an idea or a project.

Tiraron el plan al cesto de los papeles.

neutral

"Quedarse en el cesto"

— To be forgotten or left behind.

Nuestras peticiones se quedaron en el cesto.

neutral

"Tener el cesto lleno"

— To have enough of something or to be fed up.

Ya tengo el cesto lleno de tus excusas.

informal

容易混淆

cesto vs sexto

Phonetic similarity in seseo accents.

'Cesto' is a basket; 'sexto' is the ordinal number for six.

Vivo en el sexto piso, pero dejé el cesto abajo.

cesto vs cesta

Gender and size nuance.

'Cesto' is masculine and usually larger; 'cesta' is feminine and smaller.

Llevo la cesta de picnic, tú lleva el cesto de la ropa.

cesto vs canasto

Synonym with regional variation.

'Canasto' is often used interchangeably with 'cesto' in Latin America.

Pon las frutas en el canasto.

cesto vs bote

Both are containers.

A 'bote' is usually a jar, can, or small boat; a 'cesto' is always woven.

La mermelada está en el bote, las manzanas en el cesto.

cesto vs caja

Both are for storage.

A 'caja' is a box (rigid, solid walls); a 'cesto' is a basket (woven, breathable).

Guarda los libros en la caja y la ropa en el cesto.

句型

El [noun] está en el cesto.

El gato está en el cesto.

Necesito un cesto para [noun].

Necesito un cesto para la leña.

Si tuviera un cesto, [verb in conditional].

Si tuviera un cesto, recogería las manzanas.

El cesto, hecho de [material], es muy [adjective].

El cesto, hecho de mimbre, es muy resistente.

A pesar de ser un cesto antiguo, [clause].

A pesar de ser un cesto antiguo, todavía es útil.

La esencia de la cestería reside en [noun phrase].

La esencia de la cestería reside en la calidad del cesto.

Mixed

No [verb] en el cesto de [noun].

No tires basura en el cesto de la ropa.

Mixed

¿Dónde está el cesto de [noun]?

¿Dónde está el cesto de las costuras?

词族

名词

cestería (basketry/basket weaving)

cestero/a (basket weaver)

cesta (basket - feminine)

cestón (large basket)

cestillo (small basket)

动词

encestar (to make a basket in sports)

cesterear (to weave baskets - rare)

形容词

cestero (related to baskets)

如何使用

frequency

High in domestic and agricultural contexts.

常见错误

La cesto → El cesto
'Cesto' is a masculine noun. Using the feminine article 'la' is a common error for beginners.
Un cesto en ropa → Un cesto de ropa
Use 'de' to indicate contents or purpose, not 'en'.
Vivo en el cesto piso → Vivo en el sexto piso
Confusing 'cesto' (basket) with 'sexto' (sixth) due to similar pronunciation.
El cesto de picnic → La cesta de picnic
While 'cesto' is understood, 'cesta' is much more common for picnic baskets because they have handles.
Cesto de basura sucia → Cesto de la ropa sucia
Mixing up 'basura' (trash) and 'ropa' (clothes) in the context of baskets.

小贴士

Gender Match

Always pair 'cesto' with masculine adjectives. If the basket is pretty, it's 'el cesto bonito', not 'bonita'.

Size Matters

If you are talking about something huge, use 'cestón'. If it's tiny, use 'cestillo'.

The S vs C distinction

In Spain, distinguish 'cesto' from 'sexto' by using the 'th' sound for 'c'. In Latin America, rely on the context to tell them apart.

Household Hero

When cleaning, use 'cesto' for the laundry and 'papelera' for the office waste. It sounds more native.

Material Matters

Learn the word 'mimbre' (wicker) as it almost always goes with 'cesto'.

Canasta vs Cesto

If you are in Mexico or Argentina, 'canasta' or 'canasto' might be more common for daily items.

Don't be a cesto!

In some places, calling someone a 'cesto' means they are clumsy. Use it carefully with friends!

Prepositions

Remember: 'Cesto DE algo' (contents/material) but 'Cesto PARA algo' (purpose).

Context Clues

If you hear 'sucio' (dirty), the next word is probably 'cesto' (laundry basket).

Artisanal Value

In Spain, 'cestería' is a respected art. Don't confuse a handmade cesto with a cheap plastic bin.

记住它

记忆技巧

Imagine a **CES**pool of **TO**ys in a **CESTO**. The first part 'CES' sounds like 'chess' and 'TO' sounds like 'toe'. Imagine playing chess on your toe while sitting in a basket.

视觉联想

Visualize a giant wicker basket (cesto) overflowing with colorful laundry. The 'O' at the end of 'cesto' looks like the round opening of the basket.

Word Web

mimbre ropa basura canasta tejido artesano almacenamiento casa

挑战

Go around your house and identify every 'cesto' you see. Say out loud: 'Este es el cesto de la ropa' or 'Este es el cesto de la basura'.

词源

From the Latin 'cistus' (box or basket), which in turn comes from the Greek 'kistē' (κίστη).

原始含义： A container made of interwoven twigs or fibers.

Indo-European > Italic > Romance > Spanish.

文化背景

No major sensitivities, but be aware that in some rural areas, calling a high-quality artisanal cesto a 'bote' (can/bin) might be seen as insulting to the craft.

English speakers often use 'basket' for everything. Spanish speakers are more precise, using 'cesto' for large/deep ones and 'cesta' for small/handled ones.

The 'Cesta Punta' in the sport of Jai Alai. Traditional 'Cestos de Navidad' (Christmas hampers) in Spanish companies. The biblical story of Moses in a basket (cesto/cesta de mimbre).

在生活中练习

真实语境

At Home

Cesto de la ropa sucia
Cesto de los juguetes
Cesto de basura
Ponlo en el cesto

At the Market

Un cesto de manzanas
Cesto de mimbre
¿Cuánto cuesta el cesto?
Cesto artesanal

Sports

Encestar la pelota
El cesto de baloncesto
Cestoball
Punto en el cesto

Cleaning

Vaciar el cesto
Cesto de papeles
Limpiar el cesto
Cesto de reciclaje

Crafts

Tejer un cesto
Cesto de costura
Hilos en el cesto
Cesto de lanas

对话开场白

"¿Dónde sueles guardar la ropa sucia, en un cesto de plástico o de mimbre?"

"¿Alguna vez has intentado tejer un cesto de forma artesanal?"

"¿Crees que los cestos de mimbre son mejores para el medio ambiente que las cajas de plástico?"

"¿En tu país se usa la palabra 'cesto' o 'canasta' para el baloncesto?"

"¿Tienes un cesto especial para guardar los juguetes o las mantas en tu salón?"

日记主题

Describe el cesto más antiguo que hay en tu casa. ¿De qué está hecho y para qué se usa?

Escribe sobre una visita a un mercado tradicional donde viste muchos cestos artesanales.

Imagina que eres un artesano que fabrica cestos. Describe el proceso de creación de principio a fin.

¿Cómo organizarías tu habitación usando solo cestos de diferentes tamaños?

Reflexiona sobre la importancia de los objetos tradicionales como el cesto en la era moderna.

常见问题

10 个问题

La diferencia principal es el tamaño y el uso. Un cesto suele ser más grande, profundo y sin un asa larga, ideal para la ropa o basura. Una cesta es más pequeña, a menudo con un asa para llevarla en el brazo, como una cesta de flores o de picnic.

Se dice 'cesto de la ropa' o 'cesto de la ropa sucia'. En algunos países también se puede escuchar 'canasto de la ropa'.

Es un nombre masculino. Siempre se dice 'el cesto' o 'un cesto'. Es un error común decir 'la cesto'.

Sí, el acto de anotar se llama 'encestar'. Sin embargo, al aro con la red se le suele llamar 'canasta' en España y 'aro' o 'cesto' en algunas partes de Latinoamérica.

Tradicionalmente están hechos de mimbre, esparto, caña o madera. Hoy en día también existen muchos cestos de plástico o metal.

En la mayor parte de España, la 'c' se pronuncia como la 'th' inglesa en 'think'. Suena como 'thesto'.

Es lo que en inglés llamamos 'wastepaper basket'. Es un pequeño recipiente para tirar papeles, generalmente ubicado debajo de un escritorio.

Sí, es muy común hablar de un 'cesto de frutas' o un 'cesto de pan', especialmente si el recipiente es de mimbre.

El plural es 'cestos'. Por ejemplo: 'Los cestos de la tienda son muy caros'.

Es una expresión coloquial que se usa en algunas regiones para decir que alguien es torpe o que no hace nada bien.

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