Maleta (en. Suitcase)

/ma.ˈle.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Large luggage container, usually with a lid, used to transport belongings.

I took my suitcase to the airport for the trip.

Llevé mi maleta al aeropuerto para el viaje.

Any of the various types of bundles used to carry clothes and other personal items on a trip.

I bought a new suitcase for the vacation.

Compré una maleta nueva para las vacaciones.

From Hispanic Arabic *mālitā, which comes from Classical Arabic مَئْلَة (maʾla).

carry-on suitcase

Small suitcase that is carried on board the airplane.

maleta de mano

pack bags

Preparing things for a trip.

hacer maletas

travel suitcase

Suitcase specifically designed for traveling.

maleta de viaje

bag

Synonym for suitcase, usually smaller.

valija

luggage

Set of suitcases and personal items taken on a trip.

equipaje

briefcase

Small bundle where money and documents are kept.

cartera

In some countries, 'suitcase' is used to refer to a person perceived as foolish or clumsy.

That guy is a suitcase; he always forgets everything.

Ese tipo es una maleta, siempre se olvida de todo.

Colloquial term for a briefcase or portfolio.

He brought his suitcase full of documents to the meeting.

Le llevó su maleta llena de documentos a la reunión.