Furgoneta (en. Van)
/fuɾɣoˈneta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Large motor vehicle used to transport goods or people.
The delivery van arrived with the orders.
La furgoneta de delivery llegó con los pedidos.
A type of car that has more capacity than a normal car.
We used a van to take everyone on the trip.
Usamos una furgoneta para llevar a todos a la excursión.
Vehicle that can have different interior configurations to adapt its use.
The van was equipped with seats to convert it into school transport.
La furgoneta fue equipada con asientos para convertirla en transporte escolar.
Etymology
From the French 'fourgonette', diminutive of 'fourgon' which means cart or vehicle.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to load a van
To fill the cargo space of a van.
cargar una furgoneta
moving van
Van used to move belongings from one place to another.
furgoneta de mudanza
school van
Van intended for the transportation of students.
furgoneta escolar
Related Words
truck
Motor vehicle used for the transport of goods, generally larger than a van.
camión
automobile
Motorized vehicle for general use for the transport of people.
automóvil
Slang Meanings
van
We’re going in the van to the beach this weekend.
Vamos en la furgo a la playa este fin de semana.
budget van
I will rent the budget van for our trip.
Alquilaré la furgoneta económica para nuestro viaje.