Parcels Meaning in English
word · lemma: parcel
ˈpɑɹsəɫz
PAR-suhlz
pˈɑːsəlz
PAH-suhlz
Definición
Boxes or packages that are wrapped and sent or delivered, often by mail or courier.
Uso & Matices
'Parcels' is more formal or written than 'packages' in American English; in the UK, both are common. Used mostly for mail and shipping. Not used for very large cargo. Typical collocations: 'deliver parcels', 'send a parcel', 'track your parcel'. Can also refer to segments of land, but much less common.
Spanish: paquetes - bultosPortuguese (BR): pacotes - encomendasPortuguese (PT): pacotes - encomendasChinese (Simplified): 包裹Chinese (Traditional): 包裹Hindi: पार्सलArabic: طرودBengali: পার্সেল - প্যাকেটRussian: посылкиJapanese: 小包 - 荷物Vietnamese: bưu kiện - gói hàngKorean: 소포Turkish: paketUrdu: پارسل - پیکٹIndonesian: paket - parsel
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Three parcels arrived for you this morning.
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She wrapped the parcels in brown paper.
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The postman delivered all the parcels before noon.
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I hate when my parcels get lost in the mail.
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Could you help me carry these heavy parcels to the car?
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Most online orders come as separate parcels these days.
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