How to Say ‘carry-on bag’ in Mexican Spanish
equipaje de mano
eh-kee-PAH-heh deh MAH-noh
[eh-kee-PAH-heh deh MAH-noh]
💬 Usage Tip: [De mano] literally means "of hand," and it's a reusable pattern for things you carry with you: [equipaje de mano], [bolsa de mano]. Don't translate it word-for-word as "hand luggage" in your head; just learn [de mano] as "carry-on/hand-carried."
Phrase Breakdown
equipaje
[eh-kee-PAH-heh]
luggage
In this phrase, it refers to baggage, especially the kind you travel with.
Solo traigo equipaje de mano para este viaje.
I’m only bringing carry-on luggage for this trip.
de
[deh]
of
A common linking word meaning 'of' in Spanish expressions.
El equipaje de mano debe ser pequeño.
Carry-on luggage must be small.
mano
[MAH-noh]
hand
Hand; in this phrase, it helps form the idea of carry-on or hand luggage.
Mi equipaje de mano cabe debajo del asiento.
My carry-on fits under the seat.
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