carrito
“carrito” means “shopping cart” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
shopping cart, toy car
Also: trolley
📝 In Action
Necesito un carrito para poner todas estas verduras.
A1I need a shopping cart to put all these vegetables in.
El niño perdió su carrito preferido en el parque.
A1The boy lost his favorite toy car in the park.
Puedes usar el carrito de la compra para llevar las bolsas al auto.
A2You can use the shopping cart to take the bags to the car.
stroller, food cart
Also: baby carriage
📝 In Action
El bebé se quedó dormido en su carrito.
A2The baby fell asleep in his stroller.
Compramos unos tacos en el carrito de la esquina.
B1We bought some tacos at the food cart on the corner.
Es difícil subir el carrito por las escaleras.
B1It is difficult to bring the stroller up the stairs.
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Words that translate to "carrito" in Spanish:
baby carriage→food cart→shopping cart→stroller→toy car→trolley→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: carrito
Question 1 of 3
Where would you most likely use a 'carrito de la compra'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish word 'carro' (from Latin 'carrus', meaning a two-wheeled wagon) with the addition of the Spanish diminutive suffix '-ito', which indicates small size.
First recorded: The root 'carro' dates back to the 13th century; the diminutive form 'carrito' evolved later as shopping and toy industries modernized.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'carrito' used for a normal car you drive?
Usually no. For a car you drive, use 'coche', 'auto', or 'carro'. 'Carrito' is reserved for small things like toys, shopping carts, or strollers.
Can I use 'carrito' for an online shopping basket?
Yes! Just like in English, the icon and the list of items you want to buy online is called the 'carrito'.
Is it 'carrito' or 'carro'?
Both exist. 'Carro' usually means a larger cart or a car (in Latin America). 'Carrito' specifically emphasizes that it is a smaller version or a specific tool like a shopping cart.