Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| haz | /ˈaθ/ /ˈas/ |
masculine |
| atado | /aˈtado/ | masculine |
| fajo | /ˈfaxo/ | masculine |
| conjunto | /konˈxunto/ | masculine |
| gavilla | /ɡaˈbiʝa/ | feminine |
| lío | /ˈlio/ | masculine |
| fardo | /ˈfaɾdo/ | masculine |
| fardel | /faɾdel/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| tanate | /taˈnate/ | masculine |
A bundle generally refers to a group of objects held together by wrapping or tying. In a computing context, the related verbs juntar or conjuntar can mean to bundle hardware and software as a single product. If you need to express the idea of dressing warmly, the intransitive verb abrigarse is used.
Which one should you use?
While several words describe a bundle, they are often context-specific. Use atado when you want to emphasize that the bundle is specifically held together by a tie or string. Use gavilla specifically for bundles of agricultural products like wheat, straw or stalks. For large, heavy bundles or bales used in shipping and commerce, use fardo.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word haz is a masculine noun and is most commonly used when referring to bundles of sticks or firewood.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaθ/
Did you know?
- The word haz is a homonym in Spanish, as it can mean a bundle of sticks or a beam of light.
- The word lío can mean a bundle of clothes, but in everyday conversation it is most commonly used to describe a mess or a complicated problem.
- The Spanish word haz for a bundle of sticks is a direct linguistic cousin to the English word 'fagot', which is an archaic term for the same thing.
Examples in context
- Llevaba un lío de ropa.He carried a bundle of clothes.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a bundle of clothes using lío.Tatoeba #2266108 by cueyayotl, translation #2266107 by _undertoad
- El lote de productos llegará en dos díasThe bundle of products will arrive in two days
- Este conjunto de libros está en ofertaThis bundle of books is on sale
- ¡Mira, mira qué bonito paquetito me han regalado!Look, look at this cute little bundle they gave me!
- ¡Qué paquetazo de regalos!What a big bundle of gifts!
- Envié un paquete con todos los documentos necesarios.I sent a bundle with all the necessary documents.
- Compré un lote de ropa a un buen precio.I bought a bundle of clothes at a good price.
- Este conjunto de herramientas es perfecto para el trabajo.This bundle of tools is perfect for the job.
- ¡Qué lindo paquetito de dulces me regalaste!What a cute little bundle of sweets you gave me!
- ¡Recibí un paquetazo de regalos en mi cumpleaños!I received a big bundle of gifts on my birthday!
- Compré un montón de libros usados en esa tienda.I bought a bunch of used books at that store.
- El hombre lleva un haz de leña.The man is carrying a bundle of firewood.
- Vi un haz de hierbas secas en la mesa.I saw a bundle of dried herbs on the table.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are working in a garden.
- Lucía¿Puedes ayudarme con este haz de ramas?Can you help me with this bundle of branches?
- MateoSí, Lucía, yo lo cargo por ti.Yes, Lucía, I will carry it for you.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo, es muy pesado.Thank you, Mateo, it is very heavy.
- MateoNo te preocupes, lo llevaré con cuidado.Don't worry, I will carry it carefully.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bundle” translations and entries haz, atado, fajo, conjunto, gavilla, lío, fardo, tanate, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atado, conjunto, fajo, haz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
