Spanish word

paquete

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈkete/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpackage

Example

¿Dónde está mi paquete?

Where is my package?

Illustration for paquete (package)

More examples

Voy a enviar un paquete mañana.

I'm going to send a package tomorrow.

Core concept

Small wrapped bundle intended for delivery.

Common phrases

  • enviar un paquete

    send a package

  • recibir un paquete

    receive a package

  • abrir el paquete

    open the package

Similar words

caja: Sturdy container or box used to hold or store items.
sobre: Thin paper envelope for letters or flat documents.
envío: Shipment or consignment sent out for delivery.

Definition in Spanish

Bulto pequeño o conjunto de objetos envueltos o embalados para su envío, transporte o entrega.

Word origin

The Spanish word paquete is borrowed from French paquet, whose diminutive suffix -et originally marked a small pack.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish, paquete refers mainly to mailed parcels and small shipments, while caja or bulto are used for larger boxes or bulk items.

Related words

  • empaquetarpackverb
  • paqueteríaparcel servicenoun
  • paqueterodelivery personnoun

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