bulto - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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bulto (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Bulto is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/bul.to/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

Bulto refers to a lump, bulk, or package. In general Spanish usage, it can denote a physical item that is large and perhaps unshaped or poorly defined. The frequency of usage is moderate, as it appears both in everyday conversation and in written contexts, such as legal and economic documents, particularly when discussing packages or physical dimensions.

Example Sentences

  1. El bulto que llegó hoy es para ti.
    The package that arrived today is for you.

  2. Hay un bulto extraño en el jardín.
    There is a strange lump in the garden.

  3. Necesitamos medir el bulto antes de enviarlo.
    We need to measure the bundle before sending it.

Idiomatic Expressions

Bulto is involved in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, typically referring to something that is perceived as excessive, unnecessary, or a nuisance.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

  1. No hacer bulto
    Meaning: To not take up unnecessary space or to not be a burden.
    No quiero hacer bulto en su evento, así que no asistiré.
    I don’t want to take up unnecessary space at your event, so I won’t attend.

  2. Bulto de problemas
    Meaning: A bundle of problems.
    Cuando lo llamé, me dijo que tenía un bulto de problemas en el trabajo.
    When I called him, he told me he had a bundle of problems at work.

  3. Bulto en el alma
    Meaning: A burden in one's soul.
    Siempre llevo un bulto en el alma por no haberme despedido.
    I always carry a burden in my soul for not saying goodbye.

  4. Hacer bulto
    Meaning: To make a show or fuss about something, often unnecessarily.
    No hay que hacer bulto por ese pequeño error en el informe.
    There's no need to make a fuss over that small error in the report.

Etymology

The word bulto comes from the Latin term bultus, which means "lump" or "swelling." It has evolved within the Spanish language to encompass several meanings associated with bulkiness.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Muestra (sample) - Bultito (small package) - Masa (mass)

Antonyms: - Planicie (flatness) - Llano (plain) - Delgadez (thinness)



22-07-2024