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How to Say "basin" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbasinis pilaB1 level.

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pila

nounB1neutral/formal
a large stone container for water
A large, round, ancient stone basin, similar to a baptismal font, filled with clear water.

Examples

El bebé fue bautizado en la pila de la iglesia.

The baby was baptized in the church's font.

Antes había una pila de piedra en la cocina para lavar la ropa.

There used to be a stone basin in the kitchen for washing clothes.

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