paquete
/paˈkete/
In Spanish, the word for pack is paquete.
paquete is used to refer to a package or parcel, especially in the context of shipping or mail. For other specific types of packs, such as a bundle meant to be carried, you might use cajetilla, bojote or paca.
Meaning: to put things together for storage or transporting (verb)
Which one should you use?
While paquete is a general term that can be used for a pack of cigarettes, cajetilla is the more specific and common term used specifically for a cigarette pack.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of paquete is paquetes. If you want to say 'you [informal] wrap/pack', you would use Envuelves.
How do you pronounce it?
/paˈkete/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word paquete is used as a slang term for a person's physical attributes, specifically referring to a bulge in the groin area.
- In some Latin American countries, calling someone a paquete is a slang insult meaning they are incompetent or a 'dud', similar to saying a player in sports is 'washed up'.
- In Spain, the phrase liar un paquete does not mean to wrap a parcel, but rather to create a complicated, messy, or problematic situation.
Examples in context
- Había un paquete de papeles en la mesa.There was a pack of paper on the table.This sentence shows how to describe a paquete of paper on a table.Tatoeba #1712470 by teskmon, translation #1445014 by CM
- ¿Cuánto vale un paquete de cigarrillos?How much is a pack of cigarettes?This sentence asks for the price of a paquete of cigarettes.Tatoeba #7942894 by Seael, translation #5379980 by deniko
- Voy a comprar un paquete de cigarrillos.I'm going to buy a pack of cigarettes.This sentence expresses the intention to buy a paquete of cigarettes.Tatoeba #2258867 by hayastan, translation #2258866 by _undertoad
- Necesito empaquetar mis pertenenciasI need to pack my belongings.
- Voy a meter mi ropa en la maletaI'm going to pack my clothes in the suitcase.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Mateo are preparing to move to a new house.
- MaríaTengo que hacer un paquete con mis libros.I have to make a pack with my books.
- MateoYo te ayudo a cerrar ese paquete.I will help you close that pack.
- MaríaPon este paquete cerca de la puerta, Mateo.Put this pack near the door, Mateo.
- MateoEstá bien, ya puse el paquete allí.All right, I already put the pack there.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry paquete, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
