Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/moˈt͡ʃi.la/

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Translation

backpack, rucksack

Word origin

From Basque motxila ('backpack'), a diminutive of motzo ('bundle'). One of the few everyday Spanish words of Basque origin.

Origin
Basque
Root
motxila

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralmochilas

Examples

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My backpack is full of books.

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I bought a new backpack for school.

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The blue backpack is my brother's.

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I forgot the backpack on the train.

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I take my backpack to work every day.

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This word is part of lesson 59.