Paquetes (en. Packages)
/paˈketes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of items that are wrapped or packaged for transportation.
The packages arrived on time for the party.
Los paquetes llegaron a tiempo para la fiesta.
Unit of merchandise that is sent or received.
The package I ordered online has already been shipped.
El paquete que pedí por Internet ya fue despachado.
Set of services or products that are offered in a single block.
The tourist package includes flight and hotel.
El paquete turístico incluye vuelo y hotel.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'paquete', in turn derived from the diminutive of 'paca' which means 'bundle' or 'parcel'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
service package
Set of services that are offered together.
paquete de servicios
to send a package
To send objects or goods through a messaging service.
enviar un paquete
tourist package
Set of travel services that includes transportation, accommodation, etc.
paquete turístico
Related Words
parcel
Object or set of objects wrapped.
bulto
packaging
Process of wrapping products for transportation.
embalaje
bundle
Bundle of items, usually made of similar materials.
fardo
Slang Meanings
Refers to a person who is overweight.
That person is a clutz.
Esa persona es un paquete.
Used to describe someone clumsy or unskilled.
I can't believe he broke the package, he is a clutz.
No puedo creer que rompiera el paquete, es un paquete.