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Paquete is masculine in Spanish. The article is el, so the full form is el paquete ("package").
MASCULINEel paquete
package
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How do you say paquete in Spanish?
How do you pronounce paquete in Spanish?
paquete is pronounced /el paˈkete/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El paquete grande llegó esta mañana con un regalo sorprendente adentro.
The big package arrived this morning with a surprising gift inside.
Mi hermano recibió un paquete postal muy importante que estaba bien embalado.
My brother received a very important postal package that was well wrapped.
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Why is it masculine?
Paquete is masculine. While the word does contain the diminutive suffix "-ete", which typically produces masculine nouns in Spanish, the etymology provided is questionable. The word likely derives from Dutch "pak" (package/bundle) or similar Romance language sources rather than from Spanish "paca." The diminutive suffix "-ete" is a reliable indicator of masculine gender in Spanish, and this is the primary reason "paquete" is masculine.
What is the Spanish word for package?
The Spanish word for package is el paquete — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italian | pacco | il | masculine |
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