bolsa
Mexico, handbag or shopping bag
In Mexico a bag is usually a bolsa. It covers a woman's handbag, a plastic shopping bag and a paper bag. A backpack is a mochila and a suitcase is a maleta.
Meaning: carrying container (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| bolsa | Mexico, handbag or shopping bag |
| mochila | backpack |
| maleta | suitcase |
At a store you may hear ¿Quiere bolsa? and the answer is Sí, por favor or No, gracias.
Which one should you use?
In Spain the handbag is called bolso and bolsa is mainly a plastic or paper bag. In Mexico bolsa does both jobs.
Did you know?
- In Mexico bolsa also names a handbag, and the same word is used in the phrase bolsa de valores for the stock market.
Examples in context
- Dejé mi bolsa en el coche.I left my bag in the car.
- ¿Quiere una bolsa?Would you like a bag?
- Necesito una maleta más grande.I need a bigger suitcase.
Example conversation
A cashier and a customer, Señora Gómez, finish a purchase at a supermarket.
- CajeroSon doscientos pesos. ¿Quiere bolsa?That is two hundred pesos. Would you like a bag?
- Señora GómezNo, traigo la mía.No, I brought mine.
- CajeroMuy bien, gracias.Very good, thanks.
