Fardos (en. Bales)

/ˈfaɾ.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A package or bundle of objects, often made of straw, paper, or agricultural products.
The bales of hay were stacked in the barn.
Los fardos de heno fueron apilados en el granero.
A set of goods packed compactly.
The truck arrived with fabric bales for the factory.
El camión llegó con fardos de tela para la fábrica.
A load transported in large bundles.
A forklift is needed to move the cement bales.
Se necesita un elevador para mover los fardos de cemento.

Etymology

From Galician 'fardo' which means load or large bundle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Straw bale
A package of straw used as fodder or construction material.
fardo de paja
To make a bundle
To compact objects into a sturdy package.
hacer un fardo
Bundle of clothing
Assembly of packaged clothing for transport or sale.
fardo de ropa

Related Words

Fardar
To brag or show off about something, especially qualities or possessions.
fardar
Fardo
Load unit, especially for agricultural materials.
fardo

Slang Meanings

In some regions, fardo can refer to a package of drugs.
He was caught with a bale in his car.
Lo atraparon con un fardo en su coche.
In street slang, fardo can be used to refer to something heavy or difficult to carry.
That problem is a burden I can't bear.
Ese problema es un fardo que no puedo soportar.