Valija (en. Suitcase)

/baˈlixa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
English: A large suitcase used to carry clothes and other items on trips.
English: After packing her suitcase, she hurried to avoid missing the flight.
Después de empacar su valija, se apresuró para no perder el vuelo.
English: In some countries, it refers to any type of luggage.
English: The passenger's suitcase was searched by security.
La valija del pasajero fue revisada por seguridad.

Etymology

English: From the French 'valise', which means suitcase.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: to pack a suitcase
English: Preparing luggage for a trip.
hacer valija
English: carry-on suitcase
English: A small suitcase that can be taken on the cabin of a plane.
valija de mano
English: nomadic suitcase
English: Luggage that is frequently taken from one place to another.
valija nómade

Related Words

English: suitcase
English: An object used to hold clothes and personal belongings.
maleta
English: luggage
English: A set of objects and suitcases taken on a trip.
equipaje
English: cargo
English: Objects that are transported, usually in a vehicle.
carga

Slang Meanings

English: In some contexts, it refers to problems or complications during a trip.
English: That trip was a hassle; we faced many delays.
Ese viaje fue una valija, enfrentamos muchos retrasos.
English: It is used to describe someone who carries a lot of luggage, as in 'carrying suitcases'.
English: That girl always carries suitcases when she travels; it looks like a move.
Esa chica siempre lleva valijas cuando viaja, parece una mudanza.