Spanish word

empaquetar

Pronunciation

IPA/empakeˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbpack

Example

Necesitamos empaquetar los libros antes de enviarlos.

We need to pack the books before sending them.

Illustration for empaquetar (pack)

More examples

Siempre debes empaquetar la ropa con cuidado cuando viajes.

Always pack your clothes carefully when you travel.

Core concept

A sealed parcel of items arranged in a box ready to be sent.

Common phrases

  • empaquetar los regalos

    pack the presents

  • empaquetar la ropa

    pack clothing

  • empaquetar para envío

    pack for shipping

Similar words

empacar: Placing clothes or small belongings into suitcases or bags for travel or shipment.
envolver: Wrapping gifts or small objects in paper or fabric to make them neat and decorative.
embalar: Packing goods into sturdy crates or boxes with cushioning for safe long-distance transport.
envasar: Putting products into bottles, jars, or sealed bags to make them ready for sale and storage.

Definition in Spanish

Introducir objetos en una caja, bolsa u otro recipiente y cerrarlos para su transporte, envío o almacenamiento.

Word origin

Formed from the noun paquete 'package' plus -ar, where paquete entered Spanish from French paquet 'bundle'.

Usage tips

  • In many Latin American varieties empacar is a common synonym of empaquetar in shipping and retail contexts, so both verbs are frequently heard.

Other meanings

  • wrapverb
  • pack upverb

Opposites

  • desempaquetarunpackverb
  • abriropenverb

Related words

  • reempaquetarrepackageverb
  • empaquetadopackagingnoun

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