🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

bolsa

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bolsa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bag/bæɡ/
nounCEFR A1 (Beginner)Top #500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Ella empacó su almuerzo en una bolsa de papel."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A flexible container with an opening at the top, used for carrying things.

    "She packed her lunch in a brown paper bag."
  2. 2

    A similar container used for a specific purpose, such as a shopping bag or a backpack.

    "He carried his books in a large backpack."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'bag' originates from the Old Norse word 'baggi', which meant 'a sack or bundle'. It evolved through Middle English as 'bagge' in the 14th century, retaining its meaning related to a container for carrying items.

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