cestino

Cestino is an Italian noun that designates a container used to hold or transport items, commonly a basket. In everyday use it also refers to a waste container or trash can, a receptacle for discarded material found in homes, offices and public spaces. The term covers both decorative and functional containers, including fruit baskets, shopping baskets and portable bins.

Etymology and variants: The word derives from cesto, with the diminutive suffix -ino, indicating a small or particular type of basket. Cestini can be woven from natural fibers such as wicker, straw or rattan, or made of modern materials like plastic or metal. The concept encompasses a wide range of forms, from light-handled baskets to larger receptacles for garbage.

Common types: cestini della spazzatura (trash bins), cestini per la raccolta differenziata (recycling bins), and smaller desk-side wastebaskets. In domestic use, there are kitchen cestini, bathroom cestini and decorative cestini; shopping or picnic baskets are also referred to as cestini. The materials and designs vary to fit function and décor.

Computing usage: In information technology, the term Cestino is used for the Recycle Bin in Italian-language software, including Windows. It functions as a temporary storage for deleted files before permanent removal, with options to restore items or permanently erase them. The term remains widely understood in both everyday and technical contexts.