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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