caja
/ˈkaxa/feminine
The Spanish word for box is caja.
Caja refers to a cuboid space or a container. The related verb boxear is used to mean participating in boxing or fighting against a person in a boxing match.
Meaning: cuboid space, container (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the word cajón may be used to refer to a drawer.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun caja becomes cajas in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkaxa/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word caja is a distant relative of the word quijada, which means 'jaw'. Both words are linked by an ancient root referring to something that encloses or holds.
- The term caja is used in Spanish to refer to a 'savings bank' or a credit union, specifically in the form caja de ahorros.
- When talking about music, a caja can refer to a snare drum, reflecting the hollow box-like shape of the instrument.
Examples in context
- Le dio una caja.He gave her a box.This sentence shows how to use caja when someone is given a box.Tatoeba #2258346 by Seael, translation #2258345 by _undertoad
- Esto es una caja.This is a box.This sentence demonstrates how to identify an object as a caja.Tatoeba #9188717 by ignacio, translation #9188594 by CK
- La caja está rota.The box is broken.This sentence illustrates how to describe the state of a caja.Tatoeba #976562 by hayastan, translation #1334948 by CK
- Necesito una caja para empacar mis cosasI need a box to pack my things
- El vino viene en un envase de cartónThe wine comes in a cardboard box
- Esa cajita es perfecta para guardar joyasThat little box is perfect for keeping jewelry
- Recicla la caja de cartónRecycle the cardboard box
- Guarda ese libro en la cajaPut that book in the box
- ¿Dónde está la caja de herramientas?Where is the toolbox?
- No me gusta esa cajita, es demasiado pequeñaI don't like that little box, it's too small
- 315 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are cleaning the living room.
- Mateo¿Puedes ayudarme con esta caja?Can you help me with this box?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, es muy pesada.Yes, Mateo, it is very heavy.
- MateoGracias, Elena. Ponla en el suelo.Thanks, Elena. Put it on the floor.
- ElenaDe nada, la caja es enorme.You're welcome, the box is huge.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “box” translations and entries caja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
