Cartón (en. Cardboard)

/karˈton/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Thick and sturdy paper material used to make boxes and packaging.

I bought a cardboard box to send the package.

Compré un cartón para enviar el paquete.

Sheet or piece of cardboard used in crafts.

I made a cardboard model for art class.

Hice un modelo de cartón para la clase de arte.

Any object made of cardboard.

The toy is made of recycled cardboard.

El juguete está hecho de cartón reciclado.

From the French 'carton', which means thick paper.

milk carton

A container usually made of cardboard that holds milk.

cartón de leche

to get into a cardboard mess

To face a complicated situation.

meterse en un lío de cartón

cardboard casing

Structure that protects a fragile object.

carcasa de cartón

cardstock

Thicker paper than usual, used in crafts.

cartulina

package

Set of items wrapped in cardboard for transport.

paquete

packaging

Material used to protect goods during transportation.

embalaje

Difficulty or problems

I'm in a mess because of the exam.

Estoy en un cartón por el examen.

Something that is easy to do

It's an easy thing, don't worry.

Es un cartón, no te preocupes.

A trick or trap

That trick was a total scam.

Ese truco fue un cartón total.