How to Say "luggage compartment" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “luggage compartment” is “maletero” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Pon las bolsas de la compra en el maletero.
Put the shopping bags in the trunk.
El maletero de este coche es muy pequeño para tantas maletas.
The trunk of this car is too small for so many suitcases.
No puedo cerrar el maletero porque está demasiado lleno.
I can't close the boot because it's too full.
Always Masculine
Even though it refers to a space that holds 'maletas' (feminine), the word 'maletero' is always masculine.
Using 'en' with Maletero
To say something is 'in the trunk', simply use the preposition 'en' followed by 'el maletero'.
Don't use 'maleta' for the car part
Mistake: “Puse las llaves en la maleta del coche.”
Correction: Puse las llaves en el maletero del coche. A 'maleta' is a suitcase; a 'maletero' is the car's storage space.
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