Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| transpaleta | /tɾanspaˈleta/ | feminine |
| patín hidráulico | /paˌtin iˈdɾauliko/ | masculine |
| transpalé | /tɾanspaˈle/ | masculine |
A pallet jack is a manually operated device used for lifting and moving pallets. transpaleta is the most common and widely understood term for this device across Spanish-speaking countries. If you want to be more specific about a manual pallet jack, you can use transpaleta manual.
What does it mean word for word?
The term patín hidráulico literally translates to "hydraulic skid" or "hydraulic slider".
Which one should you use?
transpaleta is the standard and most common term used across most Spanish-speaking countries. transpalé is a common phonetic variation of transpaleta used in some regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
patín hidráulico is a common way to refer to a pallet jack in Mexico and parts of Latin America. transpalé is used in certain regions as a phonetic variation of the standard term.
How does it change in a sentence?
transpaleta is a feminine noun and requires feminine articles such as la or una. In contrast, patín hidráulico is a masculine noun and requires masculine articles like el or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾanspaˈleta/
Did you know?
- The word hidráulico originates from the Ancient Greek húdraulis, a word that specifically referred to a 'water organ'.
- The word paleta in transpaleta is a diminutive of pala, which means 'shovel'.
Examples in context
- Necesito una transpaleta para mover los paletsI need a pallet jack to move the pallets
- Podemos usar una transpaleta manual para mover los palets en el almacénWe can use a manual pallet jack to move the pallets in the warehouse
- Necesito una transpaleta para mover la mercancía.I need a pallet jack to move the merchandise.
- La transpaleta está en el pasillo cinco.The pallet jack is in aisle five.
- ¿Dónde dejaste la transpaleta manual?Where did you leave the manual pallet jack?
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are working in a warehouse.
- DanielSofía, ¿puedes traer la transpaleta?Sofía, can you bring the pallet jack?
- SofíaSí, Daniel, ya la estoy trayendo.Yes, Daniel, I am bringing it now.
- DanielGracias, es necesaria para este pedido.Thank you, it is necessary for this order.
- SofíaDe nada, aquí la tienes.You're welcome, here it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pallet jack” translations and entries transpaleta, patín hidráulico, transpalé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hidráulico, patín, transpaleta, transpalé, CC BY-SA 4.0.
