equipaje
/ekiˈpaxe/
The English word "baggage" is translated into Spanish as equipaje.
equipaje is the most widely-used term in Spanish for the collective concept of baggage.
Meaning: luggage (noun)
Which one should you use?
While equipaje refers to the general concept of luggage, you might use the word maletas when you are specifically referring to physical suitcases.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun equipaje is typically used as an uncountable mass noun. However, the plural form equipajes can be used when referring to different sets or different types of luggage.
How do you pronounce it?
/ekiˈpaxe/
Did you know?
- The word equipaje was borrowed from the French word équipage, which originally referred to the crew of a ship as well as the equipment.
- In some Latin American countries, you might hear the word petaca used for a specific type of old-fashioned or rustic luggage, which differs from the standard equipaje.
- The verb equipar can be used as a reflexive verb equiparse to mean 'to get dressed' or 'to gear up' for a specific activity, not just for travel.
Examples in context
- ¿Este es su equipaje?Is this your baggage?This sentence is useful for asking if the baggage belongs to someone.Tatoeba #2653717 by Quielin, translation #2167326 by CM
- Mi equipaje se perdió.My baggage is missing.This sentence is useful for stating that your equipaje is missing.Tatoeba #1569326 by hayastan, translation #250590 by autuno
- El equipaje está asegurado.The baggage is insured.This sentence is useful for noting that the equipaje is insured.Tatoeba #2259260 by cueyayotl, translation #2259259 by _undertoad
- ¿Dónde puedo recoger mi equipaje?Where can I pick up my baggage?
- ¿Dónde puedo dejar mis maletas?Where can I leave my suitcases?
- ¿Puedo llevar dos bolsas a bordo?Can I bring two bags on board?
- Una vez que llegues al aeropuerto, dirígete a la cinta de equipaje para recoger tu maleta.Once you arrive at the airport, head to the baggage carousel to pick up your suitcase.
- ¿Cuántas bolsas puedo llevar en el avión como equipaje de mano?How many bags can I bring on the plane as carry-on baggage?
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are at the airport baggage claim.
- Lucía¿Viene tu equipaje, Daniel?Is your luggage coming, Daniel?
- DanielNo, todavía no veo mi equipaje.No, I don't see my luggage yet.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, llegará pronto.Don't worry, it will arrive soon.
- DanielEspero que sí, Lucía.I hope so, Lucía.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry equipaje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries equipaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
