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    Baúles (en. Trunks)

    /ˈbawles/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Large boxes used to store clothes and other items.
    I stored my coat in the trunk for the winter.
    Guardé mis abrigo en el baúl para el invierno.
    Used in travel to transport belongings.
    The trunk of the car is full of suitcases for the holidays.
    El baúl del coche está lleno de maletas para las vacaciones.
    A type of furniture that serves as decorative storage.
    The antique trunk in the corner of the room has great sentimental value.
    El baúl antiguo en la esquina de la habitación es de gran valor sentimental.

    Etymology

    Originated from the Latin 'bavulum', which refers to a chest or box.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a trunk
    To prepare things for a trip.
    hacer un baúl
    to be in the trunk of memories
    To remember things from the past.
    estar en el baúl de los recuerdos
    to come out of the trunk
    To reveal something that had been hidden or stored.
    salir del baúl

    Related Words

    suitcase
    A type of container used to carry clothes and belongings on trips.
    maleta
    box
    A container generally rectangular in shape used to store objects.
    caja
    chest
    A type of container similar to a trunk, often decorative and used to store treasures.
    cofre

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a place where secrets are kept.
    That information is a trunk of surprises.
    Esa información es un baúl de sorpresas.
    A trunk can colloquially refer to a person who holds a grudge.
    Don't talk to him, he's a trunk of resentments.
    No hables con él, es un baúl de resentimientos.