bolsa de botín
/bolsa de botin/from spelling rules
The English phrase "loot bag" is translated into Spanish as bolsa de botín.
The term bolsa de botín refers to a bag used to carry stolen goods or treasures taken from a defeated enemy. In more informal contexts, you might use bolsa de sorpresas (bag of surprises) or bolsita de regalitos (little bag of gifts).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bolsa (bag) and botín (loot or booty).
Which one should you use?
You can use the diminutive saquito de botín to describe a smaller pouch or a little loot bag.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural to say "loot bags", only the noun bolsa is changed to bolsas, resulting in bolsas de botín.
Did you know?
- The word bolsa is also the standard term used across the Spanish speaking world to refer to the stock market.
- The word botín likely traces its roots back to the Proto-Celtic word boudi, which meant 'victory' or 'profit'.
- In Spanish, the term botín de guerra is used specifically to describe the legal seizure of enemy property during wartime.
Examples in context
- Para el evento, necesitaremos preparar bolsas de regalos para los invitados.For the event, we will need to prepare loot bags for the guests.
- Vamos a repartir bolsas de sorpresas al final de la fiesta infantil.We will distribute loot bags at the end of the children's party.
- Tenemos que armar las bolsitas de regalitos para el cumpleaños de Juanito.We need to put together the loot bags for Juanito's birthday.
- El pirata cargó su bolsa de botín.The pirate carried his loot bag.
- Encontré una bolsa de botín en el cofre.I found a loot bag in the chest.
- Esa bolsa de botín está llena de oro.That loot bag is full of gold.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are playing a fantasy video game together.
- DanielMira, hay una bolsa de botín allí.Look, there is a loot bag over there.
- ElenaVoy a recogerla rápidamente, Daniel.I'm going to pick it up quickly, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Qué tiene la bolsa de botín?What is in the loot bag?
- ElenaTiene pociones y algunas gemas.It has potions and some gems.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bolsa, botín, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
