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


Part of Speech

Fajo is a noun in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈxa.xo/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

Fajo refers to a bundle, pack, or heap of items stacked or tied together. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in spoken Spanish, particularly in everyday conversations in Mexico and South America. The term is quite versatile and can apply to bundles of various objects like money (as in a "fajo de billetes"), clothes (a bundle of clothes), or even sticks.

Example Sentences

  1. "Ella llevó un fajo de billetes al banco."
    "She took a bundle of bills to the bank."

  2. "El trabajador cargaba un fajo de madera para la construcción."
    "The worker was carrying a bundle of wood for construction."

  3. "Ten cuidado con ese fajo de ropa, se puede caer."
    "Be careful with that bundle of clothes; it can fall."

Idiomatic Expressions

The term fajo appears in several idiomatic expressions and colloquial phrases, often relating to the idea of abundance or ascension. Here are a few examples:

  1. "Hacer un fajo de algo."
    (To make a bundle of something.)
    Meaning: To accumulate a large amount of something, often money.
    Example: "Después de un buen año de trabajo, logré hacer un fajo de dinero."
    "After a good year of work, I was able to make a bundle of money."

  2. "Estar en un fajo."
    (To be in a bundle.)
    Meaning: To be in a heap of trouble or problems.
    Example: "Desde que perdió su trabajo, ha estado en un fajo de problemas."
    "Since he lost his job, he has been in a heap of trouble."

  3. "Fajo de nervios."
    (Bundle of nerves.)
    Meaning: To be very anxious or stressed.
    Example: "Estaba un fajo de nervios antes de la presentación."
    "I was a bundle of nerves before the presentation."

Etymology

The word fajo comes from the Latin "fax, facis," meaning a bundle or package. Its use has evolved over the centuries, maintaining a clear association with aggregation or grouping of items.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Atado (tied bundle) - Paquete (package) - Montón (heap)

Antonyms: - Desperdicio (waste) - Soledad (solitude) - Desbandada (dispersal)

This summary outlines the various aspects of the word fajo, providing a clear understanding of its use in the Spanish language.



23-07-2024