Spanish word

equipaje

Pronunciation

IPA/ekiˈpaxe/

Meaning

  • masculine nounluggage

Example

¿Puedo llevar este equipaje en el tren?

Can I bring this luggage on the train?

Illustration for equipaje (luggage)

More examples

En el aeropuerto tuve que facturar mi equipaje antes del vuelo.

At the airport I had to check my luggage before the flight.

Core concept

A pile of packed suitcases and carry-on bags.

Common phrases

  • equipaje de mano

    hand luggage

  • equipaje facturado

    checked luggage

  • perder equipaje

    lose luggage

  • recoger equipaje

    pick up luggage

Similar words

maleta: A single suitcase, often box-shaped, designed to hold clothing for travel.
mochila: A compact bag carried on the back, useful for books or travel essentials.
bolso: A compact bag for personal items, carried by hand or worn over the shoulder.
valija: A large travel suitcase or trunk, commonly used in parts of Latin America.

Definition in Spanish

Palabra que denomina los bultos, maletas y efectos personales que una persona lleva o transporta al viajar.

Word origin

The word comes from equipar 'to equip' plus the suffix -aje, influenced by French équiper, and denotes a set of equipment that is now applied to the bags and belongings a traveler carries.

Usage tips

  • In travel contexts equipaje de mano means carry-on and equipaje facturado means checked luggage, and equipaje is usually treated as singular.

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