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Explication bulto in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should recognize 'bulto' as a word for a 'bag' or 'package'. While you might use 'maleta' (suitcase) or 'mochila' (backpack) more often, 'bulto' is a useful general word. Imagine you are at an airport and you see a sign that says 'Control de bultos'. This means 'baggage control'. You might use it simply to say 'Tengo un bulto' (I have one piece of luggage). It is a masculine noun, so we always use 'el' or 'un'. At this stage, focus on the physical object you can carry. Don't worry about the idioms yet. Just remember that if you have many things to carry, you have many 'bultos'. It is a helpful word when you don't know the specific name for a container. If it's a box, a bag, or a wrapped gift, you can call it a 'bulto'. This helps you communicate when your vocabulary is still growing. Practice saying 'un bulto pequeño' or 'dos bultos grandes'.

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At the A2 level, you start to use 'bulto' in more specific contexts like travel and shopping. You will hear it at the 'mostrador de facturación' (check-in counter) when the staff asks how many items you are checking. You should be able to understand phrases like 'un bulto de mano' (a piece of carry-on luggage). You might also use it when talking about shopping or moving house. For example, 'Tenemos muchos bultos para el camión' (We have many packages for the truck). You are also becoming aware that 'bulto' can mean a 'lump'. If you have a small injury, you might say 'Tengo un bulto en el brazo'. This is very useful for basic health conversations. You should also start to notice that 'bulto' refers to the space something takes up. If a jacket is very thick, you can say 'Ocupa mucho bulto'. This level is about moving from just 'bag' to 'item' or 'volume'.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'bulto' with more confidence and understand its common idiomatic expressions. You should know 'hacer bulto', which means to fill space or be present just to increase numbers. For example, 'No voy a la reunión para participar, solo para hacer bulto'. You should also be familiar with 'a bulto' for making estimations. If someone asks how many people were at the concert, you might say 'A bulto, diría que mil' (Roughly, I'd say a thousand). This level also involves using 'bulto' in more formal logistical settings. You understand that in a shipping invoice (albarán), 'bulto' is the standard unit. You can distinguish between 'bulto' and 'paquete' or 'envío'. You are also able to use the word to describe shapes in low light, adding more descriptive power to your storytelling. 'Vi un bulto en medio de la carretera' (I saw a shape in the middle of the road).

At the B2 level, your use of 'bulto' should include more nuanced idiomatic language and professional contexts. You should be comfortable with the expression 'escurrir el bulto', which means to avoid a responsibility or a difficult task. For example, 'Cuando el jefe pidió voluntarios, todos intentaron escurrir el bulto'. You understand that 'bulto' can have a slightly negative connotation when referring to people, implying they are useless or just taking up space. You also use the word in medical or technical descriptions with precision. In a business context, you can discuss 'el bulto de la mercancía' (the bulk of the merchandise) and how it affects shipping costs. You are also aware of regional variations, such as the use of 'bulto' for a school bag in some Latin American countries. Your ability to switch between the literal package and the metaphorical 'dead weight' is a hallmark of this level.

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At the C1 level, you use 'bulto' with the sophistication of a near-native speaker. You can use it in literary descriptions to create atmosphere, referring to 'bultos informes' (shapeless masses) in a dark alley. You understand the historical or etymological roots of the word and how it relates to 'vultus' in Latin, though its meaning has shifted. You use 'a bulto' not just for numbers, but for complex estimations of value or effort. You can use 'hacer bulto' in political or social critiques to describe 'astroturfing' or artificial crowds. Your medical vocabulary is precise enough to distinguish a 'bulto' from a 'quiste' or an 'edema' while knowing that 'bulto' remains the most common layman's term. You also grasp the subtle irony of calling someone a 'bulto sospechoso' in a joking manner. Your command of the word allows you to use it in legal or insurance documents regarding 'pérdida de bultos' with absolute clarity.

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At the C2 level, 'bulto' is a tool for precise and evocative language. You can dissect the various shades of meaning in phrases like 'ver bultos' (to see shapes, perhaps when vision is failing or in a ghost story). You are familiar with obscure or highly localized idioms. You can use the word in philosophical or abstract discussions about 'la masa y el bulto' (the mass and the bulk). In professional logistics or maritime law, you understand the implications of 'bulto' as a unit of liability. You can write complex narratives where 'un bulto en la cama' creates suspense or pathos. Your mastery includes knowing when *not* to use 'bulto' to avoid sounding repetitive or overly technical. You appreciate the word's phonetic weight in poetry or prose, where the hard 'b' and 't' sounds can emphasize the heaviness of an object. You are essentially indistinguishable from a native speaker in your use of this versatile term.

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bulto en 30 secondes

A 'bulto' is a generic term for a package or piece of luggage.
It is commonly used at airports and in shipping contexts.
It also refers to a physical lump or swelling on the body.
Idiomatically, it means to fill space or avoid work.

The Spanish word bulto is a versatile noun that primarily refers to a physical mass, a package, or a piece of luggage. At its most basic level, it describes something that occupies space and has a discernible volume but might not be specifically named at that moment. In the context of travel, it is the standard term used by airlines and transport companies to refer to individual items of baggage. If you are checking in three suitcases, the agent will say you have 'tres bultos'. This term is essential for anyone navigating logistical or travel-related situations in Spanish-speaking countries. Beyond the physical object, it can also refer to a lump or swelling on the body, making it a common term in medical or health contexts. Furthermore, it carries a figurative meaning in social settings, where 'hacer bulto' implies simply being present to fill space without contributing much, much like a placeholder in a crowd.

Physical Object: A package, bundle, or any piece of luggage that is being transported or handled.

Por favor, coloque su bulto en la báscula para pesarlo.

Anatomy/Health: A lump, swelling, or protuberance on the body, often used when describing a symptom to a doctor.

Me ha salido un bulto extraño en la muñeca después de la caída.

Vague Shape: A silhouette or an indistinct form seen in the distance or in low light.

A lo lejos, se divisaba un bulto negro que resultó ser un perro.

La empresa de mensajería ha perdido un bulto de mi pedido.

No quiero ir a la fiesta solo para hacer bulto.

Using bulto correctly requires understanding its role as a count noun. It is frequently paired with verbs of movement, possession, and perception. When you are traveling, you will 'contar los bultos' (count the pieces) or 'facturar los bultos' (check the pieces). In a medical context, you might 'notar un bulto' (notice a lump). The word is also central to several adverbial phrases. For instance, 'a bulto' means 'roughly' or 'by eye', used when you are making an estimation without precise measurement. This is common in construction or cooking when a scale isn't used. Another common usage is in the phrase 'ser un bulto sospechoso', which you might hear in security announcements at train stations regarding unattended bags. Understanding the transition from a physical package to an abstract mass is key for B1 learners to master this word's nuances.

Estimation: Using 'a bulto' to describe an approximate calculation or guess.

Calculé el precio a bulto y me equivoqué por poco.

Volume/Bulk: Referring to the sheer size or space an object occupies.

Ese abrigo hace mucho bulto en la maleta.

Security Context: Used to describe suspicious packages in public safety announcements.

La policía desalojó la estación por un bulto abandonado.

No cargues con tanto bulto, te va a doler la espalda.

El bulto de ropa vieja está listo para donar.

You will encounter bulto in a variety of real-world environments. At an airport check-in counter, the agent will ask: '¿Cuántos bultos va a facturar?' (How many pieces are you checking?). In a post office or with a courier service like SEUR or MRW, the term is used to count the units in a shipment. In a hospital or doctor's office, a patient might say: 'Doctor, me he notado un bulto aquí'. In more literary or descriptive contexts, it is used to describe shapes in the dark, such as 'un bulto en la oscuridad' (a shape in the dark). It also appears in colloquial Spanish when talking about social events; if someone is invited just to make the group look larger, they are said to be there 'para hacer bulto'. This wide range of applications from the highly formal (logistics) to the very informal (social commentary) makes it a high-utility word for B1 students.

Logistics & Shipping: Standard terminology for individual units of cargo or mail.

El albarán indica que deben entregarse cinco bultos.

Public Transport: Rules regarding hand luggage or oversized items on buses and trains.

No se permiten bultos grandes que bloqueen el pasillo.

Medical Consultations: Describing physical abnormalities or swellings during an exam.

El médico examinó el bulto para descartar una infección.

¿Dónde pusiste tu bulto del colegio?

Vi un bulto extraño moviéndose bajo las sábanas.

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is using 'bulto' when they specifically mean 'suitcase' (maleta) or 'bag' (bolsa). While a suitcase is a 'bulto' in a technical sense, calling it that in a casual conversation can sound overly technical or strange. Another mistake is confusing it with 'volumen'. While both relate to size, 'bulto' is the object itself, whereas 'volumen' is the mathematical measure of the space it occupies. Additionally, students often struggle with the idiom 'hacer bulto'. They might try to translate 'to fill the space' literally, but 'hacer bulto' is the idiomatic way to say someone is just adding to the numbers without being useful. Finally, be careful with the phrase 'a bulto'. It does not mean 'in bulk' (which is 'al por mayor'); it means 'approximately' or 'at a glance'. Confusing these can lead to significant misunderstandings in business contexts.

Bulto vs. Maleta: Use 'maleta' for your personal suitcase and 'bulto' for the general category of luggage items.

Incorrecto: He perdido mi bulto (unless you mean one piece among many). Correcto: He perdido mi maleta.

A bulto vs. Al por mayor: 'A bulto' is an estimation; 'Al por mayor' is buying in large quantities.

Calculé los invitados a bulto, unas cincuenta personas.

Misusing 'Escurrir el bulto': This means to evade work, not to physically drop a package.

Siempre que hay que limpiar, Juan intenta escurrir el bulto.

La caja era tan grande que hacía mucho bulto.

¿Ves ese bulto en el horizonte? Parece un barco.

Depending on the context, there are several alternatives to bulto. If you are talking about mail, 'paquete' is more common. If you are discussing travel, 'equipaje' (luggage) or 'maleta' (suitcase) are more specific. For medical swellings, 'hinchazón' (swelling) or 'tumor' (tumor/growth) might be used by professionals, though patients often stick with 'bulto'. If you are referring to a bundle of items tied together, 'fardo' is a more technical term used in agriculture or shipping. Understanding these synonyms allows you to be more precise in your Spanish. For example, while every 'maleta' is a 'bulto' at the airport, not every 'bulto' is a 'maleta' (it could be a box or a guitar case).

Bulto vs. Paquete: 'Paquete' implies something wrapped or boxed for delivery. 'Bulto' is the unit regardless of packaging.

Recibí un paquete de Amazon, pero el transportista anotó dos bultos.

Bulto vs. Fardo: 'Fardo' refers specifically to a large, tight bundle, like hay or compressed clothes.

Los agricultores cargaron los fardos de paja en el camión.

Bulto vs. Equipaje: 'Equipaje' is the collective noun for all your bags; 'bulto' refers to each individual piece.

Mi equipaje consiste en dos bultos de mano.

Había un bulto sospechoso en la esquina de la calle.

No seas un bulto y ayúdanos a mover los muebles.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

It's interesting how a word for 'face' evolved into a word for a 'lump' or 'package'. This happened through the intermediate meaning of a 'bust' or 'sculpted head', which is a physical mass.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ˈbulto/

US /ˈbulto/

Stress is on the first syllable: BUL-to.

Rime avec

adulto insulto oculto indulto tumulto culto sepulto estulto

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing the 'u' like the English 'u' in 'but'.
Making the 'l' too heavy or dark.
Aspirating the 't' (it should be soft, almost like a 'd').

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize in context.

Écriture 3/5

Spelling is easy, but usage in idioms takes practice.

Expression orale 3/5

Pronouncing the 'u' and 't' correctly is key.

Écoute 2/5

Clear sound, usually easy to hear.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

maleta paquete cosa grande pequeño

Apprends ensuite

facturar aduana equipaje hinchazón estimar

Avancé

fardo albarán protuberancia astucia

Grammaire à connaître

Gender of nouns ending in -o

El bulto (masculine).

Pluralization of nouns ending in a vowel

Bulto -> Bultos.

Adjective agreement

Un bulto pesado / Unos bultos pesados.

Use of 'hay' for existence

Hay un bulto en la puerta.

Prepositional phrases with 'a'

Calculado a bulto.

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Exemples par niveau

Tengo un bulto en la mano.

I have a bag in my hand.

Un is the masculine singular article.

El bulto es azul.

The bag is blue.

Bulto is a masculine noun.

Hay tres bultos aquí.

There are three packages here.

Plural form adds -s.

Es un bulto pequeño.

It is a small package.

Adjectives follow the noun.

Pongo el bulto en la mesa.

I put the bag on the table.

Present tense of 'poner'.

Mi bulto es pesado.

My bag is heavy.

Possessive adjective 'mi'.

No veo el bulto.

I don't see the bag.

Negative sentence structure.

¿Dónde está el bulto?

Where is the bag?

Interrogative sentence.

Solo llevo un bulto de mano.

I am only carrying one carry-on bag.

'De mano' modifies the noun.

Facturé dos bultos ayer.

I checked two bags yesterday.

Preterite tense of 'facturar'.

El bulto ocupa mucho espacio.

The package takes up a lot of space.

'Ocupar' means to occupy or take up.

Me salió un bulto en el pie.

A lump appeared on my foot.

Use of 'me salió' for something appearing on the body.

Trae ese bulto, por favor.

Bring that package, please.

Imperative form of 'traer'.

El bulto pesa diez kilos.

The package weighs ten kilos.

'Pesar' is to weigh.

Hay un bulto en el pasillo.

There is a package in the hallway.

'Hay' for existence.

Busco un bulto de color rojo.

I am looking for a red package.

Color adjective agreement.

Calculé el precio a bulto.

I calculated the price roughly.

Idiomatic phrase 'a bulto'.

No vengas solo para hacer bulto.

Don't come just to fill space.

Idiomatic phrase 'hacer bulto'.

Divisé un bulto en la niebla.

I made out a shape in the fog.

'Divisar' means to make out or discern.

El médico analizó el bulto.

The doctor analyzed the lump.

Medical context usage.

Este bulto no es mío.

This package is not mine.

Demonstrative pronoun 'este'.

El albarán dice tres bultos.

The delivery note says three items.

Business/logistics context.

Había un bulto extraño en la cama.

There was a strange shape in the bed.

Descriptive usage.

No dejes bultos en la entrada.

Don't leave packages in the entrance.

Negative imperative.

Siempre intenta escurrir el bulto.

He always tries to dodge his responsibilities.

Idiom 'escurrir el bulto'.

El bulto de la deuda es enorme.

The bulk of the debt is enormous.

Metaphorical use for 'bulk' or 'volume'.

Se asustó por un bulto sospechoso.

He was scared by a suspicious package.

Common security terminology.

A bulto, habrá cien personas.

Roughly, there must be a hundred people.

Using 'a bulto' for estimation.

El abrigo hace mucho bulto.

The coat is very bulky.

'Hacer bulto' as in being bulky.

Le extirparon un bulto de grasa.

They removed a fatty lump from him.

Passive/Impersonal 'se' or third person plural.

Cargaron los bultos en el muelle.

They loaded the items on the dock.

Logistics context.

No seas un bulto y ayuda.

Don't just stand there and help.

Insulting use of 'bulto' for a lazy person.

La sombra proyectaba un bulto deforme.

The shadow projected a misshapen mass.

Literary/descriptive context.

Estimaron la cosecha a bulto.

They estimated the harvest by eye.

Advanced use of 'a bulto'.

El bulto de la población vive aquí.

The bulk of the population lives here.

Abstract use for 'majority' or 'bulk'.

Escurrió el bulto ante la prensa.

He dodged the questions before the press.

Figurative use of 'escurrir el bulto'.

El bulto resultó ser benigno.

The lump turned out to be benign.

Medical precision.

Acarreaba bultos por el puerto.

He was hauling packages through the port.

'Acarrear' is a more formal/literary 'to carry'.

Su presencia era solo para hacer bulto.

His presence was only to make up the numbers.

Social critique usage.

Se divisaba un bulto en el horizonte.

A shape was visible on the horizon.

Passive 'se'.

La prosa era densa, un bulto de ideas.

The prose was dense, a mass of ideas.

Metaphorical literary use.

El bulto sospechoso fue detonado.

The suspicious package was detonated.

Formal/Official report style.

Calculamos el volumen a bulto.

We calculated the volume by rule of thumb.

Technical estimation.

No permitas que te usen para hacer bulto.

Don't let them use you just to fill space.

Subjunctive after 'permitir'.

El bulto de la tormenta se acercaba.

The mass of the storm was approaching.

Descriptive/Atmospheric use.

Aquel bulto negro era un presagio.

That black shape was an omen.

Literary symbolism.

Escurrir el bulto es su especialidad.

Dodging responsibility is his specialty.

Infinitive as a noun phrase.

Cada bulto está asegurado por mil euros.

Each item is insured for a thousand euros.

Legal/Commercial precision.

Collocations courantes

bulto de mano

hacer bulto

a bulto

escurrir el bulto

bulto sospechoso

notar un bulto

perder un bulto

contar los bultos

bulto de ropa

hacer mucho bulto

Phrases Courantes

un bulto en la oscuridad

— A shape seen in the dark. Used to describe something indistinct.

Vi un bulto en la oscuridad y me asusté.

facturar bultos

— To check in pieces of luggage at an airport or station.

Tengo que facturar tres bultos.

un bulto de grasa

— A lipoma or fatty lump under the skin.

El perro tiene un bulto de grasa en el lomo.

recoger los bultos

— To pick up your bags or packages.

Ve a recoger los bultos a la cinta.

bultos de carga

— Units of cargo in a commercial context.

El camión lleva veinte bultos de carga.

un bulto extraño

— An unusual shape or lump.

Encontraron un bulto extraño en el jardín.

ser un bulto

— To be useless or just a physical presence.

No seas un bulto y ayuda con la mudanza.

el bulto de la compra

— The physical mass of the groceries bought.

No puedo con todo el bulto de la compra.

bulto de correos

— A postal package.

Ha llegado un bulto de correos para ti.

un bulto informe

— A shapeless mass.

Era un bulto informe de barro.

Souvent confondu avec

bulto vs bolsa

A 'bolsa' is a flexible bag; a 'bulto' is the item as a unit of volume.

bulto vs maleta

A 'maleta' is a specific travel case; 'bulto' is more general.

bulto vs paquete

A 'paquete' is usually wrapped or boxed; 'bulto' can be anything.

Expressions idiomatiques

"hacer bulto"

— To be present just to fill space or increase numbers, without contributing.

Me invitaron solo para hacer bulto en la foto.

informal

"escurrir el bulto"

— To avoid a task, responsibility, or blame.

Él siempre escurre el bulto cuando hay problemas.

neutral

"a bulto"

— Approximately, roughly, or by eye.

Lo calculé a bulto y salió bien.

informal

"ver bultos"

— To see indistinct shapes, often due to poor lighting or vision.

Sin las gafas solo veo bultos.

neutral

"no ver bulto de claridad"

— To be completely confused or in the dark about something.

Sobre ese tema no veo bulto de claridad.

literary

"ser un bulto de sospecha"

— To be a source of suspicion or an unidentified object in security.

El maletín abandonado era un bulto de sospecha.

neutral

"tener bulto"

— To have volume or to be thick.

Ese libro tiene mucho bulto.

neutral

"meter bulto"

— To add items or people to make something seem more significant.

Metieron bulto en la caja para que no se moviera nada.

informal

"soltar el bulto"

— To drop a burden or to finally speak about something heavy.

Por fin soltó el bulto y contó la verdad.

figurative

"cargar con el bulto"

— To carry the weight or responsibility of something.

Me tocó cargar con el bulto de todo el proyecto.

informal

Facile à confondre

bulto vs burro

Phonetic similarity for beginners.

Burro is a donkey; bulto is a package.

El burro lleva el bulto.

bulto vs bulto vs volumen

Both relate to size.

Bulto is the object; volumen is the measurement.

El bulto tiene mucho volumen.

bulto vs fardo

Both mean bundle.

Fardo is specific to large, tied bundles.

Un fardo de heno.

bulto vs equipaje

Both relate to bags.

Equipaje is the whole set; bulto is one piece.

Tengo tres bultos de equipaje.

bulto vs hinchazón

Medical context.

Hinchazón is a general swelling; bulto is a specific lump.

La hinchazón causó un bulto.

Structures de phrases

Tengo un [bulto].

Tengo un bulto.

Llevo [número] bultos.

Llevo dos bultos.

Calculo [algo] a bulto.

Calculo el tiempo a bulto.

Vengo para hacer bulto.

Él quiere escurrir el bulto.

Hay un bulto sospechoso.

Se divisa un bulto en [lugar].

Se divisa un bulto en el mar.

El bulto de [concepto] es...

El bulto de la evidencia es...

Famille de mots

Noms

abultamiento

bultito

Verbes

abultar

Adjectifs

abultado

Apparenté

paquete

fardo

carga

volumen

masa

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

High in travel and logistics; medium in daily speech.

Erreurs courantes

La bulto → El bulto
Bulto is a masculine noun.
Tengo un bulto de Amazon. → Tengo un paquete de Amazon.
While 'bulto' works, 'paquete' is more natural for mail.
Compré comida a bulto. → Compré comida al por mayor.
'A bulto' means approximately, not in large quantities.
Escurrí el bulto de la mesa. → Se me cayó el bulto de la mesa.
'Escurrir el bulto' is an idiom for avoiding work, not a physical action.
Hice bulto en la maleta. → Hice espacio en la maleta.
'Hacer bulto' means to be uselessly present, not to pack.

Astuces

At the Airport

Always use 'bulto' when talking about the number of items you are checking in.

Avoid Responsibility

Use 'escurrir el bulto' when someone is trying to get out of doing work.

Rough Guesses

Use 'a bulto' when you don't have a scale or a calculator handy.

Health Concerns

If you find a lump, tell the doctor 'me he notado un bulto'.

Mystery Writing

Use 'un bulto en la oscuridad' to describe something creepy and unidentified.

Social Filling

Use 'hacer bulto' to describe a crowd that is just there for show.

Gender

Always remember it is 'el bulto', never 'la bulto'.

Mailing Packages

Couriers will often use 'bulto' to refer to each box in your shipment.

Regionalisms

In some countries, it means 'backpack'. Observe the local usage!

Don't be a Bulto

Avoid calling people 'bultos' unless you want to be rude.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of a 'Bulk' item. 'Bulto' sounds like 'Bulk', and it refers to the bulk or volume of a package.

Association visuelle

Imagine a conveyor belt at an airport with many 'bultos' (bags) moving along.

Word Web

maleta paquete hinchazón volumen equipaje carga fardo envío

Défi

Try to count how many 'bultos' you have in your room right now using the word in a sentence.

Origine du mot

From the Latin 'vultus', which originally meant 'face' or 'expression'.

Sens originel : Face, appearance, or image.

Romance (Latin)

Contexte culturel

Be careful when calling a person a 'bulto' as it implies they are useless.

English speakers often over-use 'bag' or 'package'. Learning 'bulto' makes your Spanish sound more professional and precise.

Used in many Spanish mystery novels to describe shadows. Common in airport safety announcements. Appears in medical dramas like 'Pulseras Rojas'.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Airport

bulto de mano
facturar bultos
pérdida de bultos
bulto sospechoso

Post Office

enviar un bulto
recoger un bulto
bulto pesado
dimensiones del bulto

Doctor's Office

notar un bulto
bulto indoloro
analizar el bulto
bulto de grasa

Moving House

muchos bultos
cargar bultos
bultos frágiles
organizar los bultos

Social Gatherings

hacer bulto
ser un bulto
escurrir el bulto
gente de bulto

Amorces de conversation

"¿Cuántos bultos sueles llevar cuando viajas?"

"¿Alguna vez has tenido que escurrir el bulto en el trabajo?"

"¿Eres bueno calculando cosas a bulto?"

"¿Qué harías si vieras un bulto sospechoso en el metro?"

"¿Prefieres llevar un bulto de mano o facturar maletas?"

Sujets d'écriture

Describe una vez que tuviste que cargar con muchos bultos pesados.

Escribe sobre una situación en la que alguien intentó escurrir el bulto.

¿Crees que es mejor ser protagonista o solo hacer bulto en una fiesta? ¿Por qué?

Imagina que ves un bulto extraño en el bosque. ¿Qué haces?

Describe la logística de enviar bultos a otro país.

Questions fréquentes

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Sí, pero es despectivo. Significa que la persona no hace nada o solo ocupa espacio.

'Paquete' suele estar envuelto. 'Bulto' es el término técnico para cualquier unidad de carga.

Significa hacer una estimación aproximada, sin medir con precisión.

Sí, es extremadamente común en aeropuertos, estaciones y mensajería.

Se dice 'bulto de mano' o 'maleta de mano'.

No, siempre es masculino: 'el bulto'.

Significa evitar una responsabilidad o un trabajo difícil.

Sí, es la palabra que suelen usar los pacientes para describir un bulto o masa inusual.

Si es 'en grandes cantidades', es 'al por mayor'. Si es 'volumen', es 'bulto' o 'volumen'.

Sí, se introduce en el nivel intermedio para contextos de viaje y modismos comunes.

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