When to use mochila, bolsa, cartera or maleta?
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I have come across a lot of different words that mean bag but I was wondering which words I would use for different types of bags. For example, if I want to say my school bag would the term mochila be most accurate? Or if I wanted to say suitcase should I say cartera? Or if I wanted to say handbag is maleta the best translation?
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updated Mar 28, 2016
posted by amcdonogh
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Mexico.
Mochila = backback
Maleta = suitcase
Purse = bolsa
Wallet/Billfold = cartera
But I am sure that there are regional differences in these words.
updated Mar 29, 2016
edited by gringojrf
posted by gringojrf
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Have you checked our translator? It's quite good for translating single words.
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updated Mar 28, 2016
posted by Daniela2041
Mochila in Colombia is a shoulder bag that men and women wear to carry things. - Jubilado, Mar 28, 2016
In the textbook and in California we call it a "backpack." - Daniela2041, Mar 28, 2016
Here too. - rac1, Mar 28, 2016
