Spanish word

funda

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfunda/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncase

Example

¿Dónde está la funda del móvil?

Where is the phone case?

Illustration for funda (case)

More examples

La funda impermeable evitó que se mojara la cámara.

The waterproof case prevented the camera from getting wet.

Core concept

Protective cover or pouch for a personal item.

Common phrases

  • funda protectora

    protective case

  • funda impermeable

    waterproof case

  • funda de piel

    leather case

Similar words

estuche: Compact case for storing and protecting glasses, pens, or small tools.
bolsa: Flexible sack for holding and transporting objects, usually made of cloth or plastic.
tapa: Removable top or cover that caps a container's opening to close and protect it.
cubierta: Protective cover or surface layer applied to objects like books, furniture, or floors.

Definition in Spanish

Cubierta o bolsa que protege un objeto; suele nombrarse con la estructura 'funda de + objeto', como la funda del móvil.

Word origin

It derives from Latin funda 'sack' and in Romance languages broadens from 'bag' to 'wrap' or 'cover', yielding Spanish funda meaning a protective case.

Usage tips

  • Speakers use funda for soft or fabric covers and carcasa for a hard phone shell, so carcasa denotes a rigid case.

Other meanings

  • covernoun

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