portaequipajes
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USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "portaequipaje."
el portaequipajes(
pohr
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tah
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eh
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kee
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pah
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hehs
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. trunk (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El portaequipajes ya está lleno, así que tendrán que llevar esto adelante.The trunk's already full, so you'll have to take these with you.
b. boot (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La carriola no cabe en este portaequipajes.The buggy doesn't fit in this boot.
a. roof rack
Una vez en la carretera, una de las maletas salió volando del portaequipajes.One time on the highway, one of the suitcases flew out of the roof rack.
b. luggage rack
Mi maleta se atoró en el portaequipajes cuando intentaba bajar del tren.Mi case got stuck in the luggage rack while I was trying to get off the train.
c. carrier (for bikes or skis)
El coche es pequeño, pero tiene un portaequipajes para llevar los esquís.The car's small, but it has a carrier where we can put the skis.
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