Trailer (en. Trailer)

/ˈtreɪlər/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A trailer used for camping, often equipped with amenities.
We're going to spend the weekend in the trailer by the lake.
Vamos a pasar el fin de semana en el tráiler cerca del lago.
A towed vehicle used to transport goods or people.
The trailer was carrying a load of heavy machinery.
El tráiler llevaba una carga de maquinaria pesada.
A short segment of a movie that shows scenes to attract the audience.
I saw the trailer for the new movie and I found it very exciting.
Vi el tráiler de la nueva película y me pareció muy emocionante.

Etymology

From the English 'trailer', which means 'towed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

movie trailer
A brief visual preview of an upcoming movie.
tráiler de película
camping trailer
A trailer designed for camping and traveling.
tráiler de camping
cargo trailer
A trailer specifically used to transport heavy goods.
remolque de carga

Related Words

trailer
Vehicle used to transport something towed by another vehicle.
remolque
caravan
Set of vehicles or trailers used for traveling, especially on vacation.
caravana
motorhome
Motor vehicle that combines transport and accommodations.
autocaravana

Slang Meanings

Movie trailer.
The trailer for that movie is impressive.
El tráiler de esa película es impresionante.
Trailer used as temporary housing.
We spent the summer in a trailer at the beach.
Pasamos el verano en un tráiler en la playa.