pacote; mochila; matilha
1. a container or bundle containing a number of items
I bought a pack of cigarettes.
Comprei um pacote de cigarros.
2. a group of animals, especially dogs or wolves, that hunt together
A pack of wolves hunted through the forest.
Uma matilha de lobos caçava pela floresta.
3. a large number of people or things grouped together
The stadium was packed with a pack of excited fans.
O estádio estava cheio com um bando de fãs animados.
4. a backpack or rucksack used for carrying belongings
She carried her supplies in a large pack.
Ela carregava seus suprimentos em uma grande mochila.
5. to put items into a container or bag for transport
I need to pack my suitcase before the trip.
Preciso fazer as malas antes da viagem.
6. to fill a space tightly with people or things
They managed to pack 50 people into the small room.
Conseguiram meter 50 pessoas no pequeno quarto.
7. to compress or squeeze something firmly
Pack the soil down around the plant.
Comprima o solo ao redor da planta.
In Brazil, 'pacote' is commonly used for product packages (especially food and cigarettes), while 'mochila' is the standard term for backpacks used by students and travelers. In American culture, 'pack' is frequently used in outdoor and camping contexts, and the phrase 'pack your bags' is a common idiomatic expression for leaving. The word also has significance in American street culture and sports terminology.
NYC Slang
pack heat (carry a weapon); pack it in (quit); lose the pack (get separated from friends)
Related Idioms & Phrases
pack a punch (have a strong effect)
pack it in (stop doing something)
pack your bags (leave or prepare to leave)
send someone packing (tell someone to leave)
pack a suitcase (prepare for a trip)
the whole pack of lies (a collection of falsehoods)
pack mentality (behavior influenced by group dynamics)
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