Meaning
trunk (luggage)
- trunk or boot (of a car)
- case
In a sentence
Ho messo i vestiti nel baule prima di partire.
I put the clothes in the trunk before leaving.
Hai controllato se il baule della macchina è chiuso?
Did you check if the car trunk is closed?
Non trovo il baule nero con i documenti.
I can't find the black case with the documents.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| baule | masculine · singular |
| bauli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For a car, baule is common in everyday Italian; bagagliaio is more neutral and widely understood, especially in manuals or formal contexts.
- For travel luggage, baule suggests a large, rigid trunk, often old-fashioned; valigia is the normal word for a suitcase.
- Don’t confuse baule with cofano: cofano is the hood/bonnet, not the rear storage area.