caja fuerte
/ˌkaxa ˈfweɾte/
The English phrase "safe box" is translated into Spanish as caja fuerte.
A caja fuerte refers to a strong, lockable container used for storing money and other valuable items.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of caja (box) and fuerte (strong or sturdy).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, a safe box can be referred to as caja de seguridad.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a noun phrase where the adjective fuerte follows the noun caja. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized, resulting in cajas fuertes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌkaxa ˈfweɾte/
Did you know?
- The word caja is related to the Spanish word quijada, which means 'jawbone'. Both words evolved from terms describing a box-like or enclosing structure.
- In Spanish, the word caja is used for many different types of containers, such as a 'cash register' caja registradora or a 'gearbox' caja de cambios.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿dónde está la caja de seguridad?Excuse me, where is the safe box?
- Recuerda no compartir el código de la caja fuerte.Remember not to share the safe box code.
- Olvidé la contraseña de la caja fuerte. ¿Podrían ayudarme?I forgot the password for the safe box. Could you please help me?
- Guarda el pasaporte en la caja fuerte.Store the passport in the safe box.
- La caja fuerte es muy pesada.The safe box is very heavy.
- Necesito la combinación de la caja fuerte.I need the combination for the safe box.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are organizing their home office.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿dónde pusiste la caja fuerte?Daniel, where did you put the safe box?
- DanielEstá detrás del armario, Sofía.It is behind the wardrobe, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, quiero guardar mis joyas ahí.Thanks, I want to keep my jewelry in there.
- DanielEs el lugar más seguro de la casa.It is the safest place in the house.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry caja fuerte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries caja, fuerte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
