Paca (en. Bale)

/ˈpaka/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Large bundle in which clothing or merchandise is packaged.
I bought a bundle of used clothes to resell.
Compré una paca de ropa usada para revender.
Mammal of the rodent family, also known as pacarana.
The paca primarily inhabits tropical forests.
La paca habita principalmente en bosques tropicales.

Etymology

From the Quechua 'paca', which means 'paca' (animal).

Common Phrases and Expressions

bundle of clothes
Bundle or package of second-hand clothes.
paca de ropa
live paca
Refers to the paca as an animal. Used in zoology.
paca viva

Related Words

bale
Package or bundle of merchandise.
fardo
parcel service
Package shipping service.
paquetería

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it is used to refer to a bundle of second-hand clothes.
I'm going to buy bundles at the market to resell.
Voy a comprar pacas al mercado para revender.
In some countries, it is used as a term to refer to something bulky or messy.
That room is full of a mess of things.
Esa habitación está llena de paca de cosas.