Desempaquetar
Example: Voy a desempaquetar las cajas después de la mudanza.
Definition
"Desempaquetar" means to remove items from their packaging or boxes, often after moving or receiving goods. For example, it involves taking things out of boxes and arranging them in their proper place.
Etymology
The word "desempaquetar" comes from the Spanish prefix 'des-' meaning 'undo' or 'reverse,' combined with 'empaquetar,' which means 'to pack.' The root 'paquete' comes from the French 'paquet,' meaning a package or parcel. So, "desempaquetar" literally means 'to unpack' or 'undo the packing.' Did you know? This construction is typical in Spanish verbs where 'des-' reverses an action.
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"Desempaquetar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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