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"Empaque" is a form of "empaque", a noun which is often translated as "packing". "Paquete" is a noun which is often translated as "package". Learn more about the difference between "empaque" and "paquete" below.
el empaque(
ehm
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pah
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keh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. packing
El empaque de los productos se realiza manualmente.The packing of the products is done manually.
2. (wrapping)
a. packaging
Conservé el empaque original y el recibo.I kept the original packaging and the receipt.
3. (ring used to make a joint watertight) (Central America) (Colombia) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Mexico
4. (gravity)
a. solemnity
El rey habló lentamente, con empaque y autoridad.The king spoke slowly, with solemnity and authority.
5. (air)
a. presence
El gladiador tenía un empaque intimidador en la arena.The gladiator had an intimidating presence in the arena.
6. (colloquial) (insolency) (Andes) (Puerto Rico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. nerve
Marisa tuvo el empaque de preguntarme cuánto les cobro a mis clientes.Marisa had the nerve to ask me how much I charge my clients.
el paquete(
pah
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keh
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (packaging)
a. pack (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Compré dos paquetes de galletas porque estaban en oferta.I bought two packs of cookies because they were on sale.
b. packet
Me encanta el olor del té cuando abro un paquete nuevo.I love the smell of tea when I open a fresh packet.
c. bag
Necesitamos medio paquete de azúcar para hacer el pastel.We need half a bag of sugar to make this cake.
3. (group)
a. package
En el paquete de aplicaciones se incluyen todos los archivos necesarios.All the necessary files are included in the package.
4. (colloquial) (male genitalia)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. bulge (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
No paraba de mirarle el paquete.She couldn't stop staring at his bulge.
b. package (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Ana hizo un comentario picante acerca del paquete del hombre.Ana made a spicy comment about the man's package.
5. (colloquial) (burden) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. responsibility
Yo no voy a cargar con el paquete de los errores de mi jefe.I am not going to take responsibility for my boss's mistakes.
6. (colloquial) (punishment) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Menudo paquete te va a caer si mamá se entera.If Mom finds out, you'll really be in for it.
Nos metieron un paquete por llegar tarde.We got into real trouble for arriving late.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
7. (colloquial) (clumsy person) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. useless (adjective)
¡El portero es un paquete, no está parando ni un tiro!The goalkeeper is useless; he's can't block a shot!
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
8. (colloquial) (smart) (Southern Cone)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. chic
El hermano de la novia estaba muy paquete con su esmoquin negro.The bride's brother looked very elegant in his black tuxedo.
