equipaje

eh-kee-PAH-heh/ekiˈpahe/

“equipaje” means “luggage” in Spanish (collective term for suitcases and bags).

luggage

Also: baggage, gear

NounmA1

Chile

A small pile of colorful luggage, including three different-sized suitcases and a duffel bag, stacked unevenly and ready for travel.

📝 In Action

Necesito facturar mi equipaje antes de abordar.

I need to check my luggage before boarding.

¿Dónde está la cinta de equipaje número tres?

Where is baggage carousel number three?

Este equipaje de mano es demasiado grande para el compartimento.

This carry-on luggage is too big for the compartment.

Word Connections

Synonyms

maletas (suitcases)
bultos (packages/bundles)

Common Collocations

facturar el equipaje – to check the luggage
recoger el equipaje – to pick up the baggage
carro de equipaje – luggage cart

Idioms & Expressions

equipaje emocional – emotional baggage

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "equipaje" in Spanish:

baggage→gear→luggage→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: equipaje

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'equipaje'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

equipar(to equip) — Verb

equipo(team; equipment) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

viaje paisaje

📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the verb 'equipar' (to equip) and entered Spanish via the Old French word 'équipage,' which referred to the provisions, gear, or crew needed for a journey. It literally means 'the collection of things needed for an outing.'

First recorded: 15th century (via French)

Cognates (Related words)

French: équipagePortuguese: equipagem

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I ask for multiple suitcases if 'equipaje' is singular?

You would use a different word. If you need to talk about the individual items, use 'maletas' (suitcases) or 'bolsas' (bags). For example: 'Tengo dos maletas' (I have two suitcases).