Translation of Spanish word "bolsa" to English
bolsa
/ˈbol.sa/
Meaning
NounA soft container made out of cloth, paper, thin plastic, etc. and open at the top, used to hold food, commodities, and other goods.
How to use
Bolsa ('bag / stock market / purse') is feminine. Bolsa de valores — Stock exchange.
🇬🇧 English
bag
Example
Llevo mis libros en una bolsa.
I carry my books in a bag.
Necesito una bolsa para la compra.
I need a bag for shopping.
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Common phrases
- bolsa de plástico— plastic bag
- bolsa de valores— stock market / exchange
- bolsa de basura— rubbish bag
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The Spanish word "bolsa" means "bag" in English.
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