bucket

S2 W2

BrE /ˈbʌk.ɪt/ AmE /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

noun en → es

1 CONTAINER [singular] A2

a large container with a handle, used for carrying water or other liquids

cubo, balde

  • a bucket of something

Collocations bucket of water · bucket of sand

  • She filled a bucket with water.

    Ella llenó un cubo de agua.

2 TOILET [singular] B1

a toilet in an outdoor or temporary setting, often used by many people

baño químico, letrina

  • use a bucket as a toilet
  • The campsite has no facilities; you'll have to use a bucket.

    El camping no tiene instalaciones; tendrás que usar un cubo.

3 QUANTITY [singular] B2

a large amount or quantity of something, often used figuratively

buena cantidad de algo, montón de algo

  • bucket of something
  • He has a bucket of energy.

    Él tiene una montaña de energía.