paquete

masc.

noun

1. parcel, package
an object wrapped for transport or delivery
Common combinations
- paquete postal — postal parcel
- paquete pequeño — small package
- enviar un paquete — send a package
- El paquete llegó esta mañana.The package arrived this morning.
- Tengo que enviar un paquete a Madrid.I have to send a package to Madrid.
- Abre el paquete con cuidado.Open the package carefully.
2. pack, packet
a package containing a particular amount of a product
Common combinations
- paquete de arroz — packet of rice
- paquete de cigarrillos — pack of cigarettes
- paquete de folios — pack of sheets
- Compré un paquete de arroz.I bought a packet of rice.
- El paquete contiene diez pilas.The pack contains ten batteries.
- Necesito dos paquetes de papel.I need two packs of paper.
3. package, bundle
a set of services or offers sold together
Common combinations
- paquete turístico — holiday package
- paquete de Internet — Internet package
- paquete de seguros — insurance package
- El hotel ofrece un paquete turístico.The hotel offers a holiday package.
- Contraté un paquete de Internet.I signed up for an Internet package.
- La empresa lanzó un paquete de seguros.The company launched an insurance package.
4. useless person, incompetent person
informal · a clumsy or incompetent person
- Soy un paquete con los ordenadores.I'm useless with computers.
- Mi hermano es un paquete jugando al fútbol.My brother is hopeless at playing football.
- No le pidas ayuda: es un paquete.Don't ask him for help: he's useless.

Same root

empaquetarpaquetería

Phrases with this word

ser un paquete