Significado
To put clothes and items into luggage for a trip.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, 'hacer la maleta' is the standard. During 'Operación Salida' (the mass departure for holidays), you will hear this phrase constantly on the news. While 'hacer la maleta' is understood, 'empacar' is much more common in daily speech. Argentines use 'hacer la valija'. 'Valija' is the preferred word for suitcase in the Southern Cone. Similar to Mexico, 'empacar' is very common, but 'hacer la maleta' is used in formal writing or travel agencies.
Use 'hago'
Always remember the 'g' in 'yo hago'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Gender matters
Never say 'el maleta'. It sounds very wrong to native speakers.
Significado
To put clothes and items into luggage for a trip.
Use 'hago'
Always remember the 'g' in 'yo hago'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Gender matters
Never say 'el maleta'. It sounds very wrong to native speakers.
Plural for drama
Use 'hacer las maletas' if you want to sound more dramatic about leaving somewhere.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hacer' in the present tense.
Yo siempre _______ la maleta la noche antes del viaje.
The subject is 'Yo', and 'hacer' is irregular in the first person singular: 'hago'.
Choose the correct article for the word 'maleta'.
Tengo que hacer ____ maleta.
'Maleta' is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine article 'la'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: ¿Por qué hay ropa en la cama? B: Porque estoy ________________.
Ropa (clothes) on the bed is a clear sign of packing a suitcase.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving your job forever and taking your things.
The plural 'las maletas' is often used for permanent or significant departures.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosYo siempre _______ la maleta la noche antes del viaje.
The subject is 'Yo', and 'hacer' is irregular in the first person singular: 'hago'.
Tengo que hacer ____ maleta.
'Maleta' is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine article 'la'.
A: ¿Por qué hay ropa en la cama? B: Porque estoy ________________.
Ropa (clothes) on the bed is a clear sign of packing a suitcase.
You are leaving your job forever and taking your things.
The plural 'las maletas' is often used for permanent or significant departures.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
8 perguntasIt's understandable but redundant. Just say 'empacar' or 'hacer la maleta'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Hacer las maletas.
Estoy haciendo la maleta.
Yes, but they prefer 'empacar'.
'Maleta' is the physical bag; 'equipaje' is the concept of luggage as a whole.
Deshacer la maleta.
Usually, we say 'preparar la mochila'.
Frases relacionadas
Deshacer la maleta
contrastTo unpack a suitcase.
Hacer las maletas
similarTo pack bags (plural).
Estar con la maleta hecha
builds onTo be ready to leave at any moment.
Preparar el equipaje
synonymTo prepare the luggage.
