cestino
/t͡ʃesˈti.no/
The Italian word for bin is cestino.
cestino refers to a small bin or basket. In a computing context, it is also the term used for the Recycle Bin or Trash. If you want to specify that a bin is specifically for rubbish, you can use the phrase cestino della spazzatura.
Meaning: container for rubbish (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use cestino for small bins, such as those found in an office or the digital recycle bin on a computer. For larger industrial or street bins, the terms bidoni or cassonetti are typically used instead.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA is /tʃesˈti.no/.
Did you know?
- The word bidone is sometimes used in slang to describe a scam or a disappointment. To say è un bidone means something is a 'dud' or a waste of time.
- If you are at a restaurant and ask for a cestino, you are likely asking for a bread basket rather than a place to throw away your napkin.
- The suffix -ino in cestino doesn't just mean 'small', it can also imply a sense of being cute or charming.
Examples in context
- Dov'è il tuo cestino?Where's your bin?This sentence shows how to ask for the location of a cestino.Tatoeba #13383691 by Guybrush88, translation #12442586 by sundown
- È possibile recuperare un file cancellato dal cestino?Is it possible to recover a file deleted from the bin?This sentence demonstrates the use of cestino in a computing context regarding deleted files.Tatoeba #3370481 by Guybrush88, translation #2818325 by mervert1
- Yanni ha vomitato nel cestino della spazzatura del suo ufficio.Yanni threw up in the garbage bin in his office.This sentence uses cestino to refer to a garbage bin.Tatoeba #13932182 by unforgiven95, translation #9388315 by Amastan
- Signore, potrebbe indicarmi dove posso trovare il cestino?Sir, could you please tell me where I can find the bin?
- Dove posso trovare un bidone?Where can I find a bin?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are cleaning the living room.
- MartinaFrancesco, il cestino è pieno.Francesco, the bin is full.
- FrancescoVa bene, porto via il sacchetto.Alright, I'll take the bag away.
- MartinaPuoi mettere un nuovo sacchetto nel cestino?Can you put a new bag in the bin?
- FrancescoSì, lo faccio subito.Yes, I'll do it right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cestino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
