portmanteau in Spanish

portmanteau in Spanish is maleta, valija — portmanteau means a word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.

portmanteau in Spanish

maleta

noun

A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.

valija

noun

A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.

What does "portmanteau" mean?

noun A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.
""Motel" is a portmanteau of motor and hotel."
adjective Combining two or more separate things or qualities into one.
"A portmanteau film made up of five short stories by different directors."
noun A large travelling case that opens into two equal compartments.
"He hauled a battered leather portmanteau onto the train."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

portmanteau in a sentence

"Motel" is a portmanteau of motor and hotel.
Tech companies love a portmanteau.
A portmanteau film made up of five short stories by different directors.
The bill is a portmanteau measure covering everything from housing to transport.

Similar words in Spanish

blend suitcase

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "portmanteau" in Spanish?

"portmanteau" in Spanish is maleta, valija. portmanteau means: A word formed by blending the sounds and meanings of two others, such as brunch from breakfast and lunch, or smog from smoke and fog.

How do you use "portmanteau" in a sentence?

Example: ""Motel" is a portmanteau of motor and hotel." In Spanish, "portmanteau" is maleta, valija.

Are there other ways to say "portmanteau" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "portmanteau": maleta, valija.

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