camioneta
/cah-mee-oh-NEH-tah/
SUV
Camioneta can refer to a large passenger vehicle like an SUV.
camioneta(noun)
SUV
?Sport Utility Vehicle
,pickup truck
?vehicle with an open bed
van
?large passenger or utility vehicle
📝 In Action
Necesitamos una camioneta más grande para llevar a todos los niños.
A1We need a bigger SUV to take all the children.
Mi tío usa su camioneta para transportar herramientas y materiales.
A2My uncle uses his pickup truck to transport tools and materials.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Even though it ends in '-a,' remember that the full word is la camioneta (feminine). All articles and adjectives used with it must also be feminine (e.g., la camioneta roja).
⭐ Usage Tips
Flexible Meaning
In many parts of Latin America, 'camioneta' is a catch-all term for any vehicle that is higher off the ground and more utilitarian than a standard sedan.
Another meaning for camioneta is a light commercial van.
📝 In Action
La panadería usa una camioneta pequeña para hacer las entregas.
B1The bakery uses a small van to make deliveries.
⭐ Usage Tips
Spain vs. Americas
If you are in Spain, use camioneta mainly for delivery vans. For large family SUVs, you are more likely to hear todoterreno or monovolumen.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: camioneta
Question 1 of 1
Which vehicle is LEAST likely to be called a 'camioneta' in Mexico?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'camioneta' masculine or feminine?
'Camioneta' is feminine. You always use the feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., *la camioneta*, *una camioneta*).
What is the difference between 'camión' and 'camioneta'?
'Camión' refers to a very large, heavy-duty truck, usually for commercial shipping. 'Camioneta' refers to a smaller, lighter utility vehicle, like an SUV, pickup, or delivery van.