What are the differences between bolso y bolsa?

Question

I did google it, but the pictures are the same to me. all bags, no differences to me.

Answer 1

In addition to all nice answers you've been already given:

• Bolso (noun - mas.) ? Purse, woman's purse, pocketbook, handbag, overnight bag. Images for bolso.
• Bolsa (noun - fem.) ? Bag, sack, also stock market. Images for bolsa.

Saludos

Nice :) - Kiwi-Girl, Oct 25, 2013

Answer 2

Bolso is generally a handbag like those that women carry, while bolsa on the other hand encompasses all the other types of bags, from groceries to hot water to trash.

Side note: It seems backwards to me. Women carry the masculine form and wear dresses which are also masculine. A complete lack of consistency. All things female should be feminine. But it is as it is. Así es así.

Don't worry, as long as tienes algo en el bolsillo.... - annierats, Oct 23, 2013

En mi bolso fue la mano de mi esposa ¡usualmente ! - ray76, Oct 25, 2013

You don't have one Ray - must be someone else's wife :) - ian-hill, Oct 25, 2013

Answer 3

Clue: Most men would not be seen dead carrying a bolso. A kind man might well carry the bolsa for you.

Lol - rac1, Oct 23, 2013

Answer 4

El bolso is a bag.

La Bolsa is a stock exchange.

Si - rac1, Oct 23, 2013

Yes, but also a bag. - annierats, Oct 23, 2013

Answer 5

One is masculine (bolso) the other is feminine (bolsa)

Good answer! - annierats, Oct 23, 2013

Answer 6

Men use their bolsillo (de pantalón). Women use their bolsa....