How to Say "package" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “package” is “paquete” — use 'paquete' for a standard item wrapped for mailing or delivery, or for a commercial bundle like a travel or service deal.
paquete
pah-KEH-tehpaˈkete
Examples
El cartero dejó un paquete grande en la puerta.
The mail carrier left a large package at the door.
¿Puedes envolver este paquete antes de enviarlo?
Can you wrap this parcel before sending it?
Compramos un paquete turístico de siete días a la playa.
We bought a seven-day travel package to the beach.
La empresa ofrece un paquete de servicios básicos muy económico.
The company offers a very economical basic services bundle.
Masculine Noun
Even though it ends in '-e', 'paquete' is always a masculine word, so use 'el' or 'un' before it.
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.
paquete
pah-KEH-tehpaˈkete
Examples
Compramos un paquete turístico de siete días a la playa.
We bought a seven-day travel package to the beach.
El cartero dejó un paquete grande en la puerta.
The mail carrier left a large package at the door.
¿Puedes envolver este paquete antes de enviarlo?
Can you wrap this parcel before sending it?
La empresa ofrece un paquete de servicios básicos muy económico.
The company offers a very economical basic services bundle.
Masculine Noun
Even though it ends in '-e', 'paquete' is always a masculine word, so use 'el' or 'un' before it.
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.
bulto
BOOL-tohˈbulto
Examples
Solo se permite un bulto de mano en el avión.
Only one carry-on item is allowed on the plane.
Llevaba un bulto pesado sobre sus hombros.
He was carrying a heavy bundle on his shoulders.
Hay varios bultos esperando en la oficina de correos.
There are several packages waiting at the post office.
Counting Units
Use this word when you need to count individual items in a shipment or luggage set, rather than talking about the weight.
Bulto vs. Maleta
Mistake: “Using 'bulto' to mean the bag itself.”
Correction: Use 'maleta' for the suitcase; use 'bulto' for the item as a generic unit for shipping or travel.
kit
kitkit
Examples
Siempre llevo un kit de costura pequeño cuando viajo.
I always carry a small sewing kit when I travel.
El kit de reparación de bicicletas no incluía la bomba.
The bicycle repair kit did not include the pump.
Necesitamos comprar un kit de primeros auxilios para la oficina.
We need to buy a first aid kit for the office.
Gender Rule for Loanwords
Even though 'kit' comes from English and doesn't follow typical Spanish noun endings, it is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el kit'.
Confusing Pluralization
Mistake: “Using 'los kit' for the plural.”
Correction: The correct plural adds an 's' just like in English: 'los kits'. Remember to change the article too.
balón
Examples
La fábrica exportó varios balones de algodón.
The factory exported several bales of cotton.
suite
sweetswi.te
Examples
El compositor terminó la suite orquestal en solo tres meses.
The composer finished the orchestral suite in only three months.
Nuestra empresa utiliza una suite de software para gestionar todos los datos.
Our company uses a software suite to manage all the data.
Context Clues
When you see 'suite' used outside of a travel context, it almost always means a group of related things that work together, like computer programs or musical movements.
Paquete vs. Bulto
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