jaba

la jaba(
hah
-
bah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (box)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. crate
Las jabas pueden llevar hasta seis botellas cada una.Each crate can carry up to six bottles.
2. (basket)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
(Puerto Rico)
a. straw basket
Había manzanas y peras en la jaba.There were apples and pears in the straw basket.
3. (pouch)
Regionalism used in Cuba
(Cuba)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
a. bag
Carlos puso los dulces en una jaba de plástico.Carlos put the candy in a plastic bag.
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