Translation of Spanish word "caja" to English
caja
/ˈka.xa/
Meaning
NounSenses relating to a three-dimensional object or space. A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
How to use
Caja ('box / cash register / drawer') is feminine. Caja de ahorros — Savings bank. Caja fuerte — Safe.
🇬🇧 English
box
Example
La caja está sobre la mesa.
The box is on the table.
Guarda los libros en la caja.
Put the books in the box.
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Common phrases
- caja fuerte— safe / strongbox
- caja de cartón— cardboard box
- ir a la caja— to go to the cash register / checkout
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What does the Spanish word "caja" mean?▼
The Spanish word "caja" means "box" in English.
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