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"Mochilas" is a form of "mochila", a noun which is often translated as "backpack". "Debajo" is an adverb which is often translated as "underneath". Learn more about the difference between "mochilas" and "debajo" 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.
debajo(
deh
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bah
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hoh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (below)
a. underneath
Antes de poner la carne en la parrilla, pon un plato debajo para colectar el aceite.Before you put the meat on the grill, put a dish underneath to catch the grease.
b. beneath
El océano es grande y nadie sabe lo que hay debajo.The ocean is vast and nobody knows what lies beneath.
