May I use the word "caja" to describe a packing box for moving?

Question

May I use the word 'caja' when describing a packing box for moving?

Answer 1

Hello Wendy, welcome to the Forum.

Yes, caja is the right word.

Answer 2

To avoid confusion, I would say "La caja de cartón" or just "El cartón."

Answer 3

If you are using a normal-sized box "caja" is fine. Here are some other options too.

If you're using a bigger box, like a storage container, you can use:

• recipiente para embalaje
• caja de embalaje

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If you're using a crate or container (bigger again), you can use:

• cajón (de embalaje)
• jaula (although this also means "cage")

Here's a useful link to Word Reference:

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[1]: http://www.wordreference.com/es/translation.asp?tranword=packing box

Answer 4

Can I take this oppurtunity to ask, what is the most natural way to say "to-go" box?