Caja para llevar
/kaxa paɾa ʝebaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'to go box' is Caja para llevar in Spanish.
A Caja para llevar refers to a container used to carry leftover food from a restaurant to eat later. If you are currently ordering food and wish to indicate that you want the food to go, you can simply say para llevar.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of caja (box), para (for/to) and llevar (to carry/take away).
Did you know?
- The word caja is related to the Spanish word quijada, which means 'jawbone'.
- Depending on the country, a waiter might use the word envase instead of caja to refer to the container.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to ask for a caja para llevar even if you have not finished your meal, as wasting food is often viewed unfavorably.
Examples in context
- Me puede proporcionar un envase para llevar, por favor.Can you provide me with a to-go box, please?
- ¿Tienen algún recipiente para llevar en este restaurante?Do you have any to-go containers at this restaurant?
- Me pones esto para llevar a casa, por favor.Could you put this to go, please?
- Voy a pedir este platillo para llevar.I'm going to order this dish to go.
- ¿Tienes una caja para llevármelo?Do you have a box to take it with me?
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir envases para llevar en esta área?Do you know where I can get to-go containers in this area?
- ¿Me puede dar una caja para llevar?Can you give me a to go box?
- Necesito una caja para llevar mi comida.I need a to go box for my food.
- Pídeles una caja para llevar para los sobrantes.Ask them for a to go box for the leftovers.
Example conversation
At a restaurant, Javier and Lucía are finishing their meal.
- JavierNo puedo terminar todo esto.I cannot finish all of this.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, pide una caja para llevar.Don't worry, ask for a to go box.
- JavierVale, voy a pedir una caja para llevar.Okay, I am going to ask for a to go box.
- LucíaAsí podrás comerlo en casa.That way you can eat it at home.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caja, llevar, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
