el balde

the bucket

Example Sentence

Traje el balde para lavar los azulejos.

I brought the bucket to wash the tiles.

Meaning

El balde is a bucket, typically used for carrying water or cleaning solutions around the house.

Common Phrases

  • llenar el balde — to fill the bucket
  • balde de agua — bucket of water

Example

Lleno el balde y lavo el piso.

I fill the bucket and wash the floor.

Common Mistake

Gender: say el balde, not la balde.