Remolque (en. Trailer)

/reˈmol.ke/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A non-motorized vehicle that is towed by another vehicle.
The trailer was full of furniture.
El remolque estaba lleno de muebles.
The action of towing something.
The ship's towing was done without problems.
El remolque del barco se realizó sin problemas.
A transport element used to carry goods.
The truck arrived with a trailer of fruits.
El camión llegó con un remolque de frutas.

Etymology

From the verb 'tow', which comes from the Latin 'remolcare', meaning to move something from one place to another.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Trailer in sight
Indicates that there is a trailer or vehicle towing something visible.
remolque a la vista
Cargo trailer
Specifically refers to a trailer designed for transporting goods.
remolque de carga
Caravan trailer
A type of trailer used for camping.
remolque de caravanas

Related Words

Tow
A verb that means to drag a vehicle or load.
remolcar
Trailer
Description in English of a type of trailer.
trailer
Caravans
Trailer designed to serve as temporary housing.
caravanas

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, refers to someone who is dragged along by others.
Stop being a trailer, make your own decisions.
Deja de ser un remolque, toma tus propias decisiones.
Sometimes used to describe something that follows another thing, like an accessory.
That car is nice, but the trailer it's carrying doesn't suit it well.
Ese coche es bonito, pero el remolque que lleva no le queda bien.