Empacar (en. Pack)

/em.pa.'kar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To place objects in a package or container.
I need to pack my things for the trip.
Necesito empacar mis cosas para el viaje.
To group things or products in a container for sale or transport.
The worker is in charge of packing the products in the factory.
El trabajador se encarga de empacar los productos en la fábrica.
To prepare or load things for relocation.
We are going to pack the food for the picnic.
Vamos a empacar la comida para el picnic.

Etymology

From the verb 'empaquetar', which comes from the French 'emballer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pack poorly
To pack in a disorganized or inadequate manner.
empacar mal
pack a change
To prepare everything for a change of place or situation.
empacar un cambio
not pack well
Not to adequately prepare things for their transport.
no empacar bien

Related Words

empaquetar
To place objects in a package for their shipment or sale.
empaquetar
container
A container intended to hold or transport something.
envase
load
A set of things being transported.
carga

Slang Meanings

To leave a place or break with something.
After the fight, he decided to pack up and leave.
Después de la pelea, decidió empacar y marcharse.
To pack a suitcase quickly.
I have to pack in ten minutes for the flight.
Tengo que empacar en diez minutos para el vuelo.