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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

My backpack is full of books.

I bought a new backpack for school.

The blue backpack is my brother's.

I forgot the backpack on the train.

I take my backpack to work every day.

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This word is part of lesson 59.