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    Fardo (en. Bale)

    /ˈfaɾ.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large bundle or package that usually contains clothing or products.
    The bundle of clothes arrived at the store after weeks of waiting.
    El fardo de ropa llegó a la tienda después de semanas de espera.
    Load of straw, hay, or other similar materials.
    Farmers store bales of straw for the winter.
    Los agricultores almacenan fardos de paja para el invierno.
    A type of wrapping used to transport products in bulk.
    The bundle of fruits sold quickly at the market.
    El fardo de frutas se vendió rápidamente en el mercado.

    Etymology

    The term 'fardo' comes from the Hispano-Arabic 'fardú', which means 'load' or 'package'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make bales
    To prepare large packages for transport.
    hacer fardos
    has a burden on him
    Expression indicating that someone is dealing with many responsibilities.
    tiene un fardo encima

    Related Words

    bundle
    A package or load that is bulky.
    bulto
    load
    A set of things transported or carried.
    carga

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, 'fardo' is used to refer to a person who is annoying or bothersome.
    That guy is a burden; he always talks about the same thing.
    Ese chico es un fardo, siempre está hablando de lo mismo.
    In some regions, it means having a large number of problems or complicated situations.
    I don’t want to be the burden that complicates everything at the meeting.
    No quiero ser el fardo que complica todo en la reunión.