remolque means tow — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: February 14, 2026
remolque
noun • /[re-MOL-ke]/
tow
Example:
Llamaron un remolque para el coche.
They called a tow for the car.
🧠 What does remolque mean?
A 'remolque' is a vehicle or structure that is pulled behind another vehicle, typically a car or truck, for carrying goods, equipment, or even people. It functions as an extension of the towing vehicle. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the act or process of towing itself. Common examples include trailers for camping, transporting furniture, or carrying boats. The term is widely used in contexts related to road travel, logistics, and recreational activities that involve transporting larger items or accommodations.
📚 Extra examples
- Necesitamos un vehículo grande para poder llevar el remolque con todas nuestras cosas.
We need a large vehicle to be able to tow the trailer with all our belongings. - El coche no tiene fuerza suficiente para tirar de un remolque tan pesado.
The car doesn't have enough power to pull such a heavy trailer. - Hay un área de servicio donde se permite estacionar con remolque.
There is a service area where parking with a trailer is allowed. - Vamos a alquilar un remolque para mudarnos a nuestra nueva casa.
We are going to rent a trailer to move to our new house. - El remolque de la caravana es bastante espacioso para un viaje largo.
The caravan's trailer is quite spacious for a long trip.
💡 Did You Know?
The verb form, 'remolcar', meaning 'to tow', is derived from the Latin word 'remulcum', which also referred to a tow rope or hawser.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "remolque"
Synonyms: caravana, tráiler, enganche
Opposites: cabeza tractora, vehículo principal
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