paquete
/pah-KEH-teh/
package
A wrapped item for sending is called a 'paquete'.
paquete(noun)
package
?a wrapped item for sending
,parcel
?item sent via mail
box
?when referring to the container
📝 In Action
El cartero dejó un paquete grande en la puerta.
A1The mail carrier left a large package at the door.
¿Puedes envolver este paquete antes de enviarlo?
A2Can you wrap this parcel before sending it?
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
Even though it ends in '-e', 'paquete' is always a masculine word, so use 'el' or 'un' before it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Delivery Context
When talking about online shopping or mail, 'paquete' is the standard word. Use 'caja' only if you are specifically referring to the cardboard container itself.
This image represents a commercial deal or bundle, also called a 'paquete'.
paquete(noun)
package
?a commercial deal or bundle
,bundle
?a group of services/products sold together
deal
?commercial agreement
📝 In Action
Compramos un paquete turístico de siete días a la playa.
B1We bought a seven-day travel package to the beach.
La empresa ofrece un paquete de servicios básicos muy económico.
B2The company offers a very economical basic services bundle.
💡 Grammar Points
Context Clues
If you hear 'paquete' used with words like 'turístico' (tourist) or 'datos' (data), it almost certainly means a commercial deal or bundle, not a physical box.
When someone is clumsy or inept, especially in sports, they can be called a 'paquete'.
paquete(noun)
clumsy person
?someone inept, especially at sports
,bore
?someone dull or useless
duffer
?old-fashioned term for an incompetent person
📝 In Action
No lo pongas a jugar al fútbol, es un paquete.
B2Don't put him in to play soccer, he's totally clumsy/inept.
La película fue un paquete, me aburrí muchísimo.
C1The movie was a bore (a dud), I got incredibly bored.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Ser' vs 'Estar'
Since this refers to a permanent quality (being inept or boring), you use the verb 'ser' (e.g., 'es un paquete').
⭐ Usage Tips
Register Warning
This meaning is highly informal and can be offensive if used to describe someone you don't know well. Use it only among close friends.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: paquete
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'paquete' is being used in the sentence: 'Mi hermano es un paquete jugando al tenis.'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'paquete' have a rude or vulgar meaning?
Yes, in very informal and slang contexts across many Spanish-speaking regions, 'paquete' can be used as a euphemism (a polite way of saying something sensitive) to refer to male anatomy, especially when describing tight clothing. This usage is common but highly informal and should be avoided in formal settings.
How do I know if 'paquete' means a deal or a physical item?
Look at the surrounding words. If you are talking about 'comprar' (buying) a 'turístico' (tourist) or 'datos' (data) item, it's a deal or bundle. If you are talking about 'recibir' (receiving) or 'envolver' (wrapping), it's a physical item.