Spanish word

carreta

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈreta/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncart

Example

La carreta está llena de leña.

The cart is full of firewood.

Illustration for carreta (cart)

More examples

El campesino empujó la carreta cuesta arriba.

The peasant pushed the cart uphill.

Core concept

Ox cart or horse-drawn wagon for carrying loads in the countryside.

Common phrases

  • empujar la carreta

    push the cart

  • cargar la carreta

    load the cart

Similar words

carro: Wheeled vehicle for carrying people or goods on roads or paths.
carretilla: Small one- or two-wheeled hand cart pushed by a person for moving small loads.
camión: Large motor vehicle that transports heavy or bulk goods on roads.

Definition in Spanish

Tipo de carro utilizado para el transporte de carga, especialmente en zonas rurales, generalmente tirado por bueyes o caballos.

Word origin

It is derived from Latin carrus 'wagon' plus the Spanish diminutive suffix -eta, originally denoting a small work wagon.

Usage tips

  • Unlike carro (which can mean car) and camión (truck), carreta specifically implies an animal-drawn rural load vehicle.

Other meanings

  • wagonnoun

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