Mammoth Memory

Bag – la bolsa

PRONUNCIATION

(Pronounced bohl-sah)

To remember that bag is pronounced bohl-sah (bolsa) in Spanish, use the following mnemonic:

Her bag was made of balsa (bolsa) wood, so broke easily when she dropped it.

Her bag was made of balsa (bolsa) wood, so broke easily when she dropped it.

Bolsa is feminine, so it's la bolsa. Imagine a lady who carries her home and possessions around in bags.

Bolsa is feminine, so it's la bolsa. Imagine a lady who carries her home and possessions around in bags.

 

Examples of bolsa (bag) in a sentence

 

¿Puedes llevar la bolsa al coche?

(Can you carry the bag to the car?)

 

Se me olvidó la bolsa en el supermercado.

(I forgot my bag at the supermarket.)

 

Esa bolsa de cuero es muy elegante.

(The leather bag is very elegant.)

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