unpack [ˈʌnˈpæk]
unpack
unpack(
uhn
-
pahk
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to remove items from)
a. desempacar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
What a long hiking trip! I can't wait to unpack my backpack and rest.¡Qué excursión tan larga! No puedo esperar a desempacar la mochila y descansar.
b. sacar las cosas de
The bellboy offered to help my father unpack his bags.El botones le ofreció ayuda a mi papá para sacar las cosas de sus bolsas.
c. deshacer (suitcase)
He unpacked his suitcase and left his clothes on the bed.Deshizo la maleta y dejó la ropa en la cama.
d. desembalar (box)
The worst part about moving is having to unpack tons of boxes.Lo peor de mudarse es tener que desembalar un montón de cajas.
2. (computing)
a. descomprimir
Download and unpack the archive that I sent you, and you'll find my report inside.Descarga y descomprime el archivo que te envié, y encontrarás mi reporte.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
3. (to remove items from)
a. deshacer las maletas
My plane arrived so late that I didn't have time to unpack before the gala.Mi vuelo llegó tan tarde que no tuve tiempo de deshacer las maletas antes de la gala.
b. desempacar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Hurry up and unpack so we can go sightseeing.Date prisa y desempaca para que podarnos ir a hacer turismo.
unpacktransitive verbintransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (suitcase)
a. deshacer
b. desempacar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
2. (box, contents)
a. desembalar
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
3. (general)
a. deshacer el equipaje
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