La maleta
Example: Ella llevó la maleta al aeropuerto esta mañana.
Definition
"La maleta" refers to a suitcase or piece of luggage used for carrying personal belongings, especially when traveling. It is a portable container with a handle and often a lock, designed to hold clothes and other items during trips.
Etymology
The word "la maleta" comes from the Spanish term for suitcase, derived from the diminutive of 'mala,' meaning bag or sack. Its roots trace back to the Latin 'mala,' meaning bad, likely referring to a bag for carrying things. Did you know that 'maleta' was originally used to describe a small bag before becoming synonymous with modern suitcases?
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"La maleta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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