Bagaje (en. Baggage)

/baˈxaxe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of things taken along on a trip.
The tourists' luggage was very heavy.
El bagaje de los turistas era muy pesado.
Knowledge and experiences accumulated throughout life.
His cultural baggage is impressive and enriching.
Su bagaje cultural es impresionante y enriquecedor.

Etymology

From the Hispano-Arabic *bāgāʔ, originating from the classical Arabic بَغَاء (bagāʔ), which means 'load' or 'luggage'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

without baggage
Without prejudices or emotional burdens.
sin bagaje
to bear the baggage
To bear the consequences of past experiences.
cargar con el bagaje

Related Words

luggage
A set of suitcases and personal items taken on a trip.
equipaje
load
Weight or volume that is carried or transported.
carga

Slang Meanings

Refers to emotional burdens or past experiences that affect a person.
That relationship had very complicated baggage.
Esa relación tuvo un bagaje muy complicado.
Colloquial use to refer to a group of people with problematic characteristics.
That group has a baggage that makes them difficult to deal with.
Ese grupo tiene un bagaje que los hace difíciles de tratar.