Maletas (en. Suitcases)

/maˈletas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Container for storing and transporting clothes and other personal items during a trip.

I took my suitcases to the airport.

Llevé mis maletas al aeropuerto.

Any object used as luggage.

The suitcases were full of gifts.

Las maletas estaban llenas de regalos.

It also refers to suitcases of different sizes and styles.

I bought some new suitcases for my vacation.

Compré unas maletas nuevas para mis vacaciones.

From the Hispanic Arabic 'maláta', which means 'load' or 'bundle'.

to pack suitcases

Preparing or packing items in a suitcase for a trip.

hacer maletas

lost luggage

Luggage that has not been found after a trip.

maletas perdidas

to lift the suitcases

To lift and transport the suitcases.

cargar las maletas

luggage

Set of suitcases and other items taken on a trip.

equipaje

bag

Synonym for suitcase, often used in some Latin American countries.

valija

briefcase

Small suitcase usually used to carry documents or computers.

maletín

Hand luggage

I'm only going to carry hand luggage to avoid problems at the airport.

Voy a llevar solo maletas de mano para evitar problemas en el aeropuerto.

Travel suitcase

I need to buy a sturdy travel suitcase.

Necesito comprar una maleta de viaje resistente.