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"Las mochilas" is a form of "mochila", a noun which is often translated as "backpack". "Blanco" is an adjective which is often translated as "white". Learn more about the difference between "las mochilas" and "blanco" below.
la mochila(
moh
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chee
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lah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (knapsack)
a. backpack (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El libro está en mi mochila.The book is in my backpack.
b. rucksack (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Llenó la mochila de agua, papas y libros.She filled her rucksack with water, crisps, and books.
c. schoolbag
¡Cuánto pesa la mochila! ¿Tienes mucha tarea hoy?Your schoolbag is so heavy! Do you have a lot of homework today?
d. pack (for trekking or expeditions)
Los soldados llevaban sus mochilas encima de sus cabezas para que la lluvia no los mojara.The soldiers carried their packs over their heads so they didn't get wet in the rain.
blanco(
blahn
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koh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (color)
a. white
El blanco es un color que representa la pureza y la perfección.White is a color that represents purity and perfection.
5. (mark)
a. target
Lo intentó varias veces pero erró el blanco cada vez.He had several goes but missed the target each time.
a. bull's-eye
Apunta un poco más hacia abajo y creo que le darás en el blanco esta vez.Aim a little lower and I think you'll hit the bullseye this time.
7. (objective)
a. target
Vamos por buen camino para cumplir con los blancos de ingreso del tercer trimestre.We are on track to meet our third-quarter revenue targets.
8. (wine)
a. white wine
¿Le gustaría blanco o tinto con su comida?Would you like white wine or red with your meal?
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
9. (skin color)
a. white person
Aunque el apartheid ha terminado, las tensiones entre los blancos y los negros continúan en Sudáfrica.Although apartheid has ended, tensions between white people and black people continue in South Africa.
