bolsa de papel
/bolsa de papel/from spelling rules
The English phrase paper bag is translated into Spanish as bolsa de papel.
The term is used to describe a type of packaging.
Meaning: type of packaging (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, bolsa de papel translates to 'bag of paper'.
Which one should you use?
To specify a plastic bag instead of a paper bag, use bolsa de plástico. You may also use the diminutive saquito de papel to refer to a little paper bag.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change the noun bolsa to bolsas while keeping de papel unchanged, resulting in bolsas de papel.
How do you pronounce it?
/bolsa de papel/
Did you know?
- The word bolsa can also refer to a 'stock market' in a financial context, meaning a 'paper bag' and a 'stock exchange' share the exact same word.
- The word bolsa is a linguistic relative of the English word 'purse', as both derive from the Late Latin word 'bursa'.
- In a culinary context, bolsa can refer to a technique where food is cooked inside a sealed bag to retain moisture.
Examples in context
- Necesito una bolsa de papel para guardarlo.I need a paper bag to put it in.This sentence is useful for expressing a need to use a bolsa de papel.Tatoeba #2258801 by cueyayotl, translation #2258800 by _undertoad
- Él empacó su almuerzo en una bolsa de papel.He packed his lunch in a paper bag.This sentence shows how someone might pack lunch using a bolsa de papel.Tatoeba #1706188 by marcelostockle, translation #689836 by ulyssemc1
- Mételo en una bolsa de papel marrón.Put it in a brown paper bag.This sentence is useful for a command to use a brown bolsa de papel.Tatoeba #12347887 by megamanenm, translation #3155630 by CK
- María necesitaba dos bolsas de papel para llevar sus compras del supermercado.María needed two paper bags to carry her groceries from the supermarket.
- Roberto olvidó llevar la bolsa de cartón para empacar los regalos de cumpleaños.Roberto forgot to bring the paper bag to pack the birthday gifts.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a local market.
- María¿Podemos llevar las manzanas en una bolsa de papel?Can we carry the apples in a paper bag?
- DanielSí, María, yo buscaré una en el puesto.Yes, María, I will look for one at the stall.
- MaríaGracias, Daniel, así no usamos plástico.Thank you, Daniel, that way we don't use plastic.
- DanielDe nada, es mejor para el planeta.You're welcome, it is better for the planet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bolsa, de, papel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
