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    Maletero (en. Trunk)

    /maleˈteɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Part of a car where suitcases and other luggage are stored.
    The car's trunk is full of suitcases for the trip.
    El maletero del coche está lleno de maletas para el viaje.
    A person who is dedicated to carrying or taking care of passengers' luggage at stations or airports.
    The porter took care of taking our suitcases to the hotel.
    El maletero se encargó de llevar nuestras maletas al hotel.

    Etymology

    From the French 'malette', meaning 'small suitcase'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rear trunk
    It refers to the rear compartment of a car.
    maletero trasero
    open the trunk
    Action of opening the cargo space of a vehicle.
    abrir el maletero
    load the trunk
    Placing luggage or belongings in the cargo space of a vehicle.
    cargar el maletero

    Related Words

    suitcase
    Container used to transport clothes and other personal items.
    maleta
    luggage
    Set of suitcases and items that a person takes with them when traveling.
    equipaje
    car
    Motor vehicle used for transporting people.
    automóvil

    Slang Meanings

    Trunk of a car
    That car has a very large trunk.
    Ese coche tiene un maletero muy grande.
    Person who carries suitcases
    The porter helped me carry my things to the taxi.
    El maletero me ayudó a llevar mis cosas hasta el taxi.