cesto para la ropa
/θesto paɾa la ɾopa/from spelling rules
The English word 'hamper' is translated into Spanish as cesto para la ropa.
Meaning: to impede in motion or progress (verb)
Which one should you use?
If you are referring more generally to a large basket rather than specifically a laundry hamper, you may use the related forms cesto, canasto or canastro.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/θesto paɾa la ɾopa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ropa is not derived from Latin, but instead comes from the Gothic language, which was spoken by Germanic tribes.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word canasta is used for both a physical basket and a 'basket' score in basketball.
- If you use the word canastro instead of cesto, you are using a term that is more common in specific regional dialects of Latin America rather than in Spain.
Examples in context
- ¿Puedes ayudarme a buscar un cesto de regalos elegante?Can you help me find an elegant gift hamper?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are cleaning the bedroom.
- LucíaJavier, ¿dónde está el cesto para la ropa?Javier, where is the laundry hamper?
- JavierEstá en el baño, Lucía.It is in the bathroom, Lucía.
- LucíaGracias, voy a recoger todo.Thanks, I am going to pick everything up.
- JavierYo te ayudo con el cesto para la ropa.I will help you with the laundry hamper.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cesto, la, para, ropa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
