Maletín (en. Briefcase)

/maleˈtin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Small bag or case, usually with handles, used to carry books, documents, or belongings.

He took his briefcase to work filled with important documents.

Llevó su maletín al trabajo lleno de documentos importantes.

Briefcase designed for the safe transport of fragile or valuable items such as laptops.

Buy a padded briefcase to protect your computer.

Compra un maletín acolchado para proteger tu computadora.

Case or holder used to carry office supplies.

The tool briefcase is essential for any carpenter.

El maletín de herramientas es indispensable para cualquier carpintero.

Derived from the term 'maleta', which comes from the French 'malette'.

hand luggage

a suitcase that can be carried by hand or in the cabin of an airplane.

maletín de mano

open the briefcase

to make a deal or start negotiating.

abrir el maletín

executive briefcase

a specific style of briefcase for corporate or executive use.

maletín de ejecutivo

suitcase

Item used to carry clothes and other items when traveling.

maleta

wallet

Accessory used to carry documents and money.

cartera

portfolio

Case for carrying documents, typically used by professionals.

portafolios

Term used to refer to a document briefcase in legal contexts.

The lawyer arrived with his briefcase full of evidence.

El abogado llegó con su maletín lleno de pruebas.

Refers to a sports briefcase that contains equipment.

Each player has their briefcase with training equipment.

Cada jugador tiene su maletín con el equipo de entrenamiento.