unboxing
/amˈboɡsin/
The English word unboxing is used in Spanish to refer to the removal of something from its box.
In Spanish, it is common to use the English word unboxing when discussing unboxing as a cultural phenomenon.
Meaning: removal of something from its box (noun)
Which one should you use?
While unboxing is used to discuss the phenomenon specifically, you can use other phrases to describe the act: Revelar el contenido de un paquete is a formal way to say unboxing in Spanish and Sacar cosas de un paquete is an informal way to say unboxing in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/amˈboɡsin/
Did you know?
- The Latin root buxis which led to box and unboxing refers specifically to the boxwood tree, which was used to make the original containers.
- While unboxing refers to the digital trend, the Spanish phrase revelar el contenido uses the verb revelar, which is the same word used for developing a photograph.
- While the English word is used for digital content, the Spanish term desempaquetado is often used in industrial or logistics settings to describe the physical act of opening a shipment.
Examples in context
- Voy a abrir una caja que me llegó hoy y ver qué hay dentro.I am going to open a box that arrived today and see what is inside.
- Me encanta sacar cosas de un paquete nuevo, es como recibir un regalo sorpresa.I love taking things out of a new package, it is like receiving a surprise gift.
- Hoy voy a descubrir el contenido de una caja misteriosa que pedí por internet.Today I am going to discover the contents of a mysterious box that I ordered on the internet.
- El unboxing de este teléfono fue muy satisfactorio.The unboxing of this phone was very satisfying.
- Grabé un unboxing para mi canal de YouTube.I recorded an unboxing for my YouTube channel.
- Estamos esperando el unboxing de la nueva consola.We are waiting for the unboxing of the new console.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about a new gadget.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿viste el unboxing de la consola?Daniel, did you see the unboxing of the console?
- DanielNo, todavía no he visto el video.No, I haven't seen the video yet.
- SofíaEs genial porque muestra todo el contenido.It's great because it shows all the contents.
- DanielLo buscaré ahora mismo para verlo.I will look for it right now to watch it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry unboxing, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries unboxing, CC BY-SA 4.0.
