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How do you say "suitcase" in Spanish?
la maleta
In Spanish, "suitcase" is la maleta.
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Pronunciation
Shape your mouth for "la maleta" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" just flags it as a noun.
Grammar notes
la maleta is feminine. Its plural is maletas.
Example sentence
Hizo la maleta para el viaje.
He packed his suitcase for the trip.
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How to remember la maleta
Focus on the opening sound of "maleta" first, get comfortable with it, then let the rest of the word trail off naturally.
Related words
- jacket la chaqueta
- scarf la bufanda
- sock el calcetín
- pajama el pijama
- tie la corbata
- sandal la sandalia
- boot la bota
- slipper la zapatilla
- sneaker la zapatilla
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Questions about la maleta
How do you pronounce la maleta?
Shape your mouth for "la maleta" - stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" just flags it as a noun.
Is la maleta masculine or feminine?
la maleta is feminine. la maleta is feminine. Its plural is maletas.
How is la maleta used in Spanish?
la maleta is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Hizo la maleta para el viaje. (He packed his suitcase for the trip.).
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