Baúl (en. Trunk)

/ba'ul/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Object with a rectangular shape, generally with a lid, used to store clothes or other items.

Example Sentence: I put my books in the trunk of the car.

Guardé mis libros en el baúl del coche.

Definition: Large box used for transporting goods.

Example Sentence: The trunk of the ship was full of supplies.

El baúl del barco estaba lleno de provisiones.

Definition: Chest or box in which memories or valuable belongings are stored.

Example Sentence: My grandparents' trunk is full of old photographs.

El baúl de mis abuelos está lleno de fotografías antiguas.

Etymology/Origin: From the French 'baûl', meaning 'chest' or 'box'.

Phrase: to give someone a trunk

Meaning: To reserve something for that person.

darle un baúl a alguien

Phrase: to come out of the trunk

Meaning: To do something that was kept and had not been done before.

salir del baúl

Phrase: to put away in a trunk

Meaning: To keep something safe.

guardar en un baúl

Related Word: suitcase

Description: A receptacle used to carry clothes and personal items on trips.

maleta

Related Word: chest

Description: Box or receptacle with a lid, used to store items.

cofre

Related Word: container

Description: Larger receptacle intended for storing or transporting various things.

contenedor

Meaning: Referring to a place where secrets are kept.

Example: That is the trunk of secrets, no one should look.

Ese es el baúl de los secretos, nadie debe mirar.

Meaning: Used to refer to a nostalgic or old memory.

Example: I have that song kept in the trunk of memories.

Esa canción la tengo guardada en el baúl de los recuerdos.