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"Las mochilas" is a form of "mochila", a noun which is often translated as "backpack". "Las sillas" is a form of "silla", a noun which is often translated as "chair". Learn more about the difference between "las mochilas" and "las sillas" below.
la mochila(
moh
-
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).
feminine noun
a. backpack
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
El libro está en mi mochila.The book is in my backpack.
b. rucksack
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(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.
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la silla(
see
-
yah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. chair
Me compré una silla muy cómoda para el escritorio.I bought a very comfortable chair for my desk.
b. seat
¿Esta silla está ocupada?Is this seat taken?
a. saddle
Su silla está hecha de cuero.Her saddle is made of leather.
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