saco
/ˈsako/masculine
The English word 'sack' is translated into Spanish as saco. Wiktionary also lists costal and chácara.
Meaning: bag for commodities or items (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| saco | /ˈsako/ | masculine |
| costal | /kosˈtal/ | masculine |
| chácara | /ˈt͡ʃakaɾa/ | feminine |
| shicra | /ˈʃikɾa/ | feminine |
| shigra | /ˈʃiɡɾa/ | Peru, feminine |
| bayón | /baˈʝon/ | masculine |
The term saco is the standard word for a large bag used to carry bulk goods like flour, grain or coal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico and some Central American nations, the word costal is commonly used instead of saco to refer to a sack. The term shigra refers specifically to a traditional hand-woven bag used in Peru. Shicra refers to a specific type of ancient Andean woven bag used for carrying stones in construction.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsako/
Did you know?
- In many parts of the Spanish-speaking world, a saco can also refer to a suit jacket, despite its primary meaning being a bag.
- In some contexts, calling something a saco can be a slang way to describe a person who is useless or a 'dummy'.
- The word saco originates from the Ancient Greek sákkos, which originally referred to sackcloth used for mourning.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! ¿Qué llevas en tu saco?Hi! What do you have in your sack?This sentence shows how to ask what someone is carrying in their saco.Tatoeba #10700500 by DJ_Saidez, translation #9952800 by DJ_Saidez
- Santa Claus lleva todos los regalos en su saco.Santa Claus carries all the presents in his sack.This sentence describes Santa Claus carrying presents in his saco.Tatoeba #10923034 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10570126 by DJ_Saidez
- Necesito una bolsa grandeI need a large sack
- El saco de arroz pesa muchoThe sack of rice is heavy
- Pon las compras en el sacoPut the groceries in the sack
- Agarra una bolsa de plástico para la basuraGrab a plastic sack for the garbage
- Me gustaría un saco de papas, por favorI would like a sack of potatoes, please
- El campesino llena el saco con papas.The farmer fills the sack with potatoes.
Example conversation
Mateo is helping Sofía move items in a warehouse.
- SofíaMateo, ¿puedes traer ese saco de arroz?Mateo, can you bring that sack of rice?
- MateoSí, Sofía, es un poco pesado.Yes, Sofía, it is a little heavy.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, yo te ayudo.Don't worry, I will help you.
- MateoGracias, vamos a dejarlo en la puerta.Thanks, let's leave it by the door.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sack” translations and entries saco, costal, chácara, shicra, shigra, bayón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries costal, saco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
