furgoneta
“furgoneta” means “van” in Spanish (A small or medium commercial vehicle).
van, minivan
Also: small truck, delivery vehicle
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Tuvimos que alquilar una furgoneta para llevar todos los muebles.
A2We had to rent a van to carry all the furniture.
La furgoneta de correos pasa por aquí todas las mañanas a las diez.
A2The postal van passes by here every morning at ten.
Si vamos de camping, necesitamos una furgoneta camper.
B1If we go camping, we need a camper van.
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Which vehicle is best described by 'furgoneta'?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the French word *fourgon* (meaning a baggage wagon or van), combined with the Spanish ending *-eta*, which makes things sound smaller or more delicate.
First recorded: Mid-20th century (as the vehicle became common)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'furgoneta' is a van, what is 'camión'?
'Camión' means a large truck, usually the kind used for long-haul shipping or heavy construction. 'Furgoneta' is much smaller and lighter, like a typical delivery van.
¿Es 'furgoneta' una palabra femenina o masculina?
It is always feminine ('la furgoneta') because it ends in the letter '-a'.