Translation of Spanish word "maleta" to English
maleta
/maˈleta/
Meaning
Nouna rectangular container, typically with a handle, used for carrying clothes and other personal items
How to use
Maleta ('suitcase / bag') is feminine. Hacer las maletas — To pack one's bags / suitcases.
🇬🇧 English
suitcase
Example
La maleta estaba demasiado pesada para llevarla.
The suitcase was too heavy to carry.
Ella dejó la maleta en la habitación del hotel.
She left the suitcase in the hotel room.
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Common phrases
- hacer la maleta— to pack the suitcase
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What does the Spanish word "maleta" mean?▼
The Spanish word "maleta" means "suitcase" in English.
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