petaca

Definitions of petaca
  1. noun
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
    synonyms: equipaje
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    maleta, valija, velís
    a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
    neceser
    a small piece of luggage for carrying brushes and bottles and toilet articles while traveling
    sombrerera
    a round piece of luggage for carrying hats
    bulto, cabás, cartapacio, cartera, macuto, maletín, mochila, vade, vademécum, valija
    luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
    dominguero
    a small suitcase to carry clothing and accessories for a weekend trip
    type of:
    estuche, maleta
    a portable container for carrying several objects
  2. noun
    a small flat case for holding cigarettes; can be carried in a purse or a pocket
    synonyms: pitillera
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    type of:
    estuche, maleta
    a portable container for carrying several objects
  3. noun
    a pouch for carrying pipe tobacco
    synonyms: tabaquera
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