furgoneta
foor-goh-NEH-tah
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Rule
Since this word ends in '-a', it is feminine. You must use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' before it (e.g., 'la furgoneta').
The Diminutive Suffix
The ending '-eta' is a diminutive, meaning 'little' or 'small.' This word comes from 'furgón' (a larger van or wagon), so 'furgoneta' literally means 'little furgón.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Size
Mistake: "Using 'furgoneta' for a massive 18-wheeler truck."
Correction: Use 'camión' (truck) for very large vehicles. 'Furgoneta' is specifically for smaller, enclosed vehicles like a typical delivery van.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Differences
In some Latin American countries, 'camioneta' is more common and can refer to a wider range of vehicles, including vans and SUVs, where 'furgoneta' is mainly used in Spain and a few other places.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: furgoneta
Question 1 of 1
Which vehicle is best described by 'furgoneta'?
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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'.