Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
porta-malas
noun
/ˈpɔːrtəˌmɑːləs/
Definition
A compartment in a vehicle for storing luggage or other items; the trunk.
Examples
- The family packed their bags into the porta-malas before leaving for vacation.
- Make sure to close the porta-malas securely to avoid losing anything on the road.
- He popped the lid of the porta-malas to retrieve the spare tire.
Meaning
The space in a car generally used to store bags and other belongings during travel.
Synonyms
- trunk
- boot
- storage space