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cajita de seguridad means safe deposit box; room safe — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 6, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

cajita de seguridad

noun • /[kah-HEE-tah deh seh-goo-ree-DAHD]/

safe deposit box; room safe

Example:

Guarda el pasaporte en la cajita de seguridad.

Put the passport in the room safe.

🧠 What does cajita de seguridad mean?

A "cajita de seguridad" refers to a small, secure container for storing valuables. It can mean either a safe deposit box (like the ones you find in banks) or a small safe often found in hotel rooms. While "caja fuerte" is the more common and general term for "safe", "cajita de seguridad" adds a nuance of smallness and is often used in the context of travel and hotels.

📚 Extra examples

  • Guardé mi pasaporte y dinero en la cajita de seguridad del hotel.
    I kept my passport and money in the hotel's safe.
  • Alquilé una cajita de seguridad en el banco para guardar mis joyas.
    I rented a safe deposit box at the bank to store my jewelry.
  • No te olvides de usar la cajita de seguridad para tus documentos importantes.
    Don't forget to use the safe for your important documents.

💡 Did You Know?

While "cajita" literally means "little box", it's used here to refer to a small safe. Don't let the diminutive suffix fool you—it still implies security!

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "cajita de seguridad"

Synonyms: caja fuerte, caja de seguridad

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'safe deposit box; room safe' in Spanish?
You can say "cajita de seguridad" (small safe/safe deposit box), or more generally, "caja fuerte" (safe).
How do you pronounce 'cajita de seguridad' in Spanish?
It's pronounced kah-HEE-tah deh seh-goo-ree-DAHD. The stress falls on the last syllable of each word.
How do you use 'cajita de seguridad' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: "¿El hotel tiene cajita de seguridad?" (Does the hotel have a safe?), or "Puse mis objetos de valor en la cajita de seguridad." (I put my valuables in the safe).
What is the English translation of 'cajita de seguridad'?
It translates to "safe deposit box" or "room safe" in English.
Does 'cajita de seguridad' change for gender or number?
"Cajita" is already feminine and singular. For plurals, you would say "cajitas de seguridad". The "de seguridad" part remains unchanged.
Is 'cajita de seguridad' common in everyday Spanish?
It's relatively common, particularly in the context of travel. However, "caja fuerte" is the more general and frequently used term for "safe" in any context.
Does 'cajita de seguridad' have slang or double meanings?
No, "cajita de seguridad" doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward term.
Is 'cajita de seguridad' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
Not really. It's understood across both regions with the same meaning.

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