caixa
/ˈka.ʃɐ/feminine
The English word 'box' is translated into Portuguese as caixa.
caixa refers to a cuboid space or a container. In official or professional contexts, specifically when referring to packaging boxes or containers, the word embalagem is often used. Additionally, caixa is used in the compound noun caixa registradora to mean 'cash register'.
Meaning: cuboid space, container (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, caixote is used as an alternative to caixa when referring to larger boxes.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of caixa is caixas.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈka.ʃɐ/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In typography and design, caixa alta refers to uppercase letters, while caixa baixa refers to lowercase letters.
- In a musical context, a 'box' or caixa can refer to a snare drum in certain percussion ensembles.
- In a supermarket or store, the word caixa refers to both the physical checkout counter and the cashier who works there.
Examples in context
- A caixa é pesada.The box is heavy.This sentence is useful for describing the weight of a caixa.Tatoeba #2105846 by alexmarcelo, translation #2002513 by bichodebola
- Há algo na caixa?Is there anything in the box?This sentence is useful for asking if there is something inside a caixa.Tatoeba #7901770 by piterkeo, translation #44470 by CK
- O que há na caixa?What's in the box?This sentence is useful for asking what is inside a caixa.Tatoeba #1141748 by alexmarcelo, translation #44474 by CK
- Por favor, coloque o livro na caixa.Please put the book in the box.
- Precisamos de uma embalagem resistente para o transporte dos objetos.We need a sturdy box for the transportation of the items.
- Coloque o anel na caixinha antes de entregá-lo.Put the ring in the little box before delivering it.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Beatriz are cleaning the living room.
- GabrielBeatriz, onde está a caixa de brinquedos?Beatriz, where is the toy box?
- BeatrizEstá embaixo da mesa, Gabriel.It is under the table, Gabriel.
- GabrielA caixa parece muito grande.The box looks very large.
- BeatrizSim, ela está cheia de coisas.Yes, it is full of things.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “box” translations and entries caixa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
