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to pack
01
empacar, hacer las maletas
to put clothes and other things needed for travel into a bag, suitcase, etc.
Transitive: to pack a bag or similar container
Ejemplos
Before the trip, she had to pack her suitcase with essentials.
Antes del viaje, ella tuvo que hacer las maletas con lo esencial.
Yesterday, she packed her suitcase for the business trip.
Ayer, ella hizo las maletas para el viaje de negocios.
02
empacar, llenar
to place items or goods into a container
Transitive: to pack sth into a container
Ejemplos
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for her upcoming trip.
Ella empacó su ropa en una maleta para su próximo viaje.
The workers packed the harvested apples into crates for shipping to the market.
Los trabajadores empaquetaron las manzanas cosechadas en cajas para enviarlas al mercado.
03
llenar, atestar
to tightly fill a space or container until it is completely full or even overflowing
Transitive: to pack a space or container
Ejemplos
Spectators packed the stadium to witness the championship match.
Los espectadores abarrotaron el estadio para presenciar el partido del campeonato.
Theatergoers packed the auditorium to enjoy the latest Broadway production.
Los amantes del teatro abarrotaron el auditorio para disfrutar de la última producción de Broadway.
04
apretar, comprimir
to make something more tightly packed or condensed, often by compressing or pressing it together
Transitive: to pack sth
Ejemplos
She packed the sand into the bucket to make sandcastles on the beach.
Ella apretó la arena en el cubo para hacer castillos de arena en la playa.
The workers packed the soil around the base of the tree to provide stability.
Los trabajadores apisonaron la tierra alrededor de la base del árbol para proporcionar estabilidad.
05
cargar, empacar
to carry or convey goods, supplies, or equipment, typically on one's back or on the back of an animal
Transitive: to pack supplies or equipment
Ejemplos
The mountaineers packed their gear up the steep mountain trail to establish base camp.
Los montañistas empacaron su equipo por el empinado sendero de la montaña para establecer el campamento base.
She packed her camping equipment on her back and hiked into the wilderness for a weekend getaway.
Ella empacó su equipo de camping en su espalda y caminó hacia la naturaleza para un fin de semana de escape.
06
envolver, empaquetar
to envelop or encase something, typically a body part, in layers of cloth or material for therapeutic or medicinal purposes
Transitive: to pack a body part in cloth or material
Ejemplos
The athlete's injured ankle was packed in ice to reduce swelling and numb the pain.
El tobillo lesionado del atleta fue envuelto en hielo para reducir la hinchazón y adormecer el dolor.
After the spa treatment, her body was packed in a warm, aromatic mud wrap to detoxify the skin.
Después del tratamiento de spa, su cuerpo fue envuelto en un envoltorio de barro cálido y aromático para desintoxicar la piel.
07
empaquetar, envasar
to place or store items within a container or packaging to protect them from damage, breakage, or contamination
Transitive: to pack sth in a container or packaging
Ejemplos
The food company packs its products in airtight containers to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
La empresa de alimentos empaqueta sus productos en recipientes herméticos para mantener la frescura y evitar el deterioro.
Before storing in the pantry, she packs grains and cereals in airtight containers to preserve their quality.
Antes de guardar en la despensa, ella empaqueta los granos y cereales en recipientes herméticos para preservar su calidad.
7.1
cargar, equipar
to equip or burden an animal, typically a mule or horse, with a pack for carrying goods or supplies
Transitive: to pack an animal with sth
Ejemplos
The mountaineers packed their mules with tents, food, and climbing gear for the expedition.
Los montañistas cargaron sus mulas con tiendas, comida y equipo de escalada para la expedición.
She packed her donkey with baskets of fresh produce to take to the market.
Ella cargó su burro con canastas de productos frescos para llevar al mercado.
08
plegar, guardar
to have the property to be folded into a more compact form
Intransitive: to pack | to pack into sth
Ejemplos
The collapsible table can pack into a small carrying case for easy transport to outdoor events.
La mesa plegable puede empacarse en un pequeño estuche para facilitar su transporte a eventos al aire libre.
The portable picnic table packs neatly into the trunk of the car for impromptu outings.
La mesa de picnic portátil se pliega perfectamente en el maletero del coche para salidas improvisadas.
09
llevar, portar
to have firearms or other weapons readily accessible and carried on one's body
Transitive: to pack a weapon
Ejemplos
In some states, it 's legal to pack a concealed firearm with the proper permits.
En algunos estados, es legal llevar un arma de fuego oculta con los permisos adecuados.
The police officer always packs a backup handgun in an ankle holster.
El oficial de policía siempre lleva una pistola de respaldo en una funda de tobillo.
Pack
01
paquete
a paper or cardboard container that is used to store items of the same type within, such as cigarettes
Ejemplos
He bought a pack of cigarettes at the store.
The grocery store sells a pack of six cans of soda.
02
jauría
a group of animals of the same type hunting or living together, particularly wolves
Ejemplos
The wolf pack roamed the forest, their coordinated movements making them a formidable hunting force.
La manada de lobos recorría el bosque, sus movimientos coordinados los convertían en una fuerza de caza formidable.
The African wild dogs formed a tight-knit pack, working together to bring down large prey.
Los perros salvajes africanos formaron una manada unida, trabajando juntos para derribar grandes presas.
03
banda, pandilla
an association of criminals
Ejemplos
Police broke up a pack of thieves.
A pack of smugglers operated along the border.
04
compresa, apósito
a clean pad or covering used to apply pressure, absorb fluids, or protect a wound
Ejemplos
The nurse applied a cold pack to reduce swelling.
A hot pack eased the patient's sore muscles.
05
paquete, lote
a complete collection of similar things
Ejemplos
He bought a pack of trading cards.
The shop sold a pack of markers for artists.
06
una multitud, una gran cantidad
a large indefinite number
Ejemplos
A pack of tourists crowded the street.
There was a pack of journalists outside the courthouse.
07
paquete, hatillo
a bundle (especially one carried on the back)
Ejemplos
He slung his pack over his shoulder.
The hiker 's pack was heavy with gear.
08
mascarilla, pack
a cream that cleanses and tones the skin
Ejemplos
She used a moisturizing face pack every evening.
The beauty salon offers a rejuvenating pack for the skin.
09
un círculo exclusivo, un grupo selecto
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
10
mazo de cartas, baraja
*** a complete set of 52 playing cards
Dialect
British
BritishEjemplos
He bought a new pack of playing cards.
The magician shuffled the pack expertly.
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