caja fuerte
/ˌkaxa ˈfweɾte/
The English phrase 'safe deposit box' is translated into Spanish as caja fuerte.
caja fuerte refers to a secure metal container, typically kept in a bank vault, used for storing valuables. In many banking contexts, you may also see the term caja de seguridad used as a synonym to mean a safety box or security box.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase caja fuerte literally translates to 'strong box', where caja means box and fuerte means strong.
Which one should you use?
Caja de seguridad is a formal way to refer to a safety or security box. Additionally, Caja de caudales is a formal term that can mean 'strongbox' or 'vault'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you must pluralize both the noun and the adjective, resulting in cajas fuertes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌkaxa ˈfweɾte/
Did you know?
- The word caudales in caja de caudales specifically refers to large sums of money or wealth.
- English speakers might be surprised to find that the English word 'forte', meaning a person's strong suit, is a direct cognate of the Spanish word fuerte.
- While caja fuerte is common, a banker might insist on caja de seguridad to specifically distinguish a rented bank box from a private safe.
Examples in context
- Quisiera poner mis objetos de valor en una caja fuerte segura, si hay alguna disponible.I'd like to put my valuables in a safe deposit box, if any are available.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to store valuables in a caja fuerte.Tatoeba #1256473 by marcelostockle, translation #340840 by CM
- ¿Puede indicarme dónde se encuentra mi caja de seguridad?Could you please show me where my safe deposit box is located?
- Por favor, necesito acceso a mi caja de caudalesPlease, I need access to my safe deposit box
- ¿Tienen cajas de seguridad disponibles?Do you have any safe deposit boxes available?
- Necesito abrir mi caja de seguridadI need to open my safe deposit box
- Disculpe, necesito ubicar mi caja de seguridad. ¿Podría ayudarme, por favor?Excuse me, I need to locate my safe deposit box. Could you please assist me?
- Necesito alquilar una caja fuerte en el banco.I need to rent a safe deposit box at the bank.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at the bank talking to a manager.
- DanielHola, quiero alquilar una caja fuerte aquí.Hello, I want to rent a safe deposit box here.
- SofíaClaro, Daniel. ¿Qué tamaño necesita?Of course, Daniel. What size do you need?
- DanielUna pequeña es suficiente para mis documentos.A small one is enough for my documents.
- SofíaPerfecto, Sofía le ayudará con el contrato.Perfect, Sofía will help you with the contract.
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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
