una caja, por favor
/ˈuna ˈkaxa poɾ faˈboɾ/word by word
The English phrase "one box please" is translated into Spanish as una caja, por favor.
This phrase is a polite request used to ask for a single container.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the word cajón may be used instead of caja to refer to a box.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word una is the feminine form of "one" to agree with the feminine noun caja.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈuna ˈkaxa poɾ faˈboɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish music, caja can refer to a specific type of snare drum or a rhythmic percussion instrument.
- In a Spanish-speaking supermarket or store, the caja is the word used for the checkout counter or the cashier's station.
- The word caja shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'cash', stemming from the Latin 'capsa' which referred to a container or box.
Examples in context
- Una caja, por favor. Necesito empacar estos libros.One box, please. I need to pack these books.
- Oye, ¿me puedes traer una caja? Gracias.Hey, can you bring me a box? Thanks.
- Una caja, por favor. Es para guardar mis cosas.One box, please. It's to store my things.
- Quiero una caja, por favor.I want one box, please.
- Necesito una caja, por favor.I need one box, please.
- Tráigame una caja, por favor.Bring me one box, please.
Example conversation
At a bakery where Daniel is buying some cookies.
- DanielHola, ¿tiene galletas de chocolate?Hello, do you have chocolate cookies?
- ElenaSí, tenemos muchas recién hechas.Yes, we have many freshly made ones.
- DanielPerfecto, una caja, por favor.Perfect, one box, please.
- ElenaMuy bien, aquí tiene.Very well, here you go.
