bolsas
/bolsas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bags" is translated into Spanish as bolsas.
bolsas refers to flexible containers used for carrying or storing items.
Which one should you use?
While bolsas refers to flexible containers, it is distinct from bolsos, which refers to structured handbags or purses.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Bultos is commonly used to refer to bags or luggage in the Caribbean. In some areas of Spain, mochilillas might be used to emphasize smaller backpacks or mochilones might be used to emphasize larger backpacks.
How does it change in a sentence?
bolsas is a feminine noun. The singular form is bolsa. Because it is feminine, it must be preceded by feminine articles such as las or unas.
How do you pronounce it?
/bolsas/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word bolsa is used in the phrase bolsa de valores to mean 'stock market'.
- In certain contexts, the word bolsa can be used to describe the pouch under a person's eyes, referred to as bolsas en los ojos.
- The word bolsa is sometimes used in the term bolsa de aire, which is the standard way to say 'airbag' in a vehicle.
Examples in context
- Sube las bolsas arriba.Take the bags upstairs.This sentence shows how to use bolsas when moving items upstairs.Tatoeba #1712102 by teskmon, translation #1540615 by CM
- Mary tiene muchas bolsas.Mary has a lot of bags.This sentence uses bolsas to describe someone having many of them.Tatoeba #8636519 by cueyayotl, translation #8229055 by meshbags
- Yo ayudé a cargar esas bolsas.I helped carry those bags.This sentence illustrates helping to carry those bolsas.Tatoeba #2365624 by marcelostockle, translation #254783 by CK
- Por favor, lleva las bolsas al automóvil.Please, take the bags to the car.
- No puedo encontrar mis bolsos. ¿Los has visto?I can't find my handbags. Have you seen them?
- Mi hijo necesita una nueva mochila para la escuela.My son needs a new backpack for school.
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Example conversation
Daniel is helping María carry groceries from the car.
- María¿Puedes llevar estas bolsas?Can you carry these bags?
- DanielSí, son muy pesadas.Yes, they are very heavy.
- MaríaGracias, Daniel.Thanks, Daniel.
- DanielDe nada, María.You're welcome, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
