petaca

Spanish

Etymology

From Classical Nahuatl petlācalli (“woven wicker hamper”), from petlatl (“woven mat”) + ācalli (“boat”), from ātl (“water”) + calli (“house, structure”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /peˈtaka/, [peˈt̪aka]

Noun

petaca f (plural petacas)

  1. tobacco pouch
  2. hip flask
  3. (Mexico) suitcase
    Synonym: maleta
  4. (Mexico, in the plural) buttocks

Further reading
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