casella

box

noun kah-ZEL-lah Less Common

Also means

pigeonhole

Usage Note

Casella is used for a small compartment or cell: a checkbox (casella di spunta), a mailbox slot (casella postale), a spreadsheet cell, or a board-game square. It is the diminutive of casa in origin but is not used for a house. Do not confuse with cassetto (drawer) or cassetta (box/crate).

Examples

"Seleziona la casella per accettare i termini."

Natural Translation

Check the box to accept the terms.

Literal Translation

Select the box to accept the terms.

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