The trunk (of a car)

Question

Hola,

He notado las palabras el baúl y la cajuela, que quieren decir (creo que, por lo menos) ¨the trunk¨ de un carro o coche.

¿Son de alguna manera diferente, o son sinónimos?

Gracias.

R.

My car does not have a trunk, but , it does have a "boot". - ray76, Feb 5, 2013

Answer 1

Este uso viene siendo cuestión de región. "La cajuela" se usa en México y creo que "el baúl" pertenece a España y quizás otros paises también, así es que sí, son sinónimos.

Gracias Julian! - rogspax, Feb 4, 2013

Answer 2

Rog, In Spain it's "el maletero" meaning the boot (trunk to you)

Thanlks Padrin. - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013

Answer 3

In México we use cajuela

Thanks Rey, That´s what I thought I was hearing, but wanted to make sure I didnt´get my places mixed up. - rogspax, Feb 5, 2013

Answer 4

I've heard "maletero" here in Guatemala.

Thanks. I was thinking there was also something related to ´maleta´ but couldn´t recall it. - rogspax, Feb 4, 2013

Answer 5

All over Spain, we say: "maletero" Nothing about "cajuela" or "baúl" We say "capó" for the hood or bonnet

Thanks. Now I wonder where the heck they baúl. - rogspax, Feb 4, 2013