Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/kaˈnasta/

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Translation

basket

Word origin

Of uncertain origin, probably from canasto, related to Latin canistrum ('reed basket'), from Greek kanastron.

Origin
Latin
Root
canistrum
English cognates
canister

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcanastas

Examples

mimbre.

I carry the fruit home in a wicker basket.

.

The dirty laundry basket is full.

¡ !

He put the ball in the basket and won the match!

.

We put together a basket of gifts for the family.

¿ ?

Where did you leave the bread basket?

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This word is part of lesson 90.