bolsas
“bolsas” means “bags” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
bags, sacks
Also: pouches, carrier bags
📝 In Action
Por favor, ¿me da dos bolsas de plástico para la fruta?
A1Please, could you give me two plastic bags for the fruit?
Las bolsas de papel son más ecológicas que las de plástico.
A2Paper bags are more ecological than plastic ones.
bags (under the eyes)
Also: puffiness
📝 In Action
Las bolsas de los ojos indican que no dormiste bien.
B1The bags under your eyes indicate that you didn't sleep well.
Ella usa una crema especial para reducir las bolsas.
B2She uses a special cream to reduce the puffiness.
stock exchanges
Also: the markets
📝 In Action
Las bolsas mundiales reaccionaron negativamente a la noticia.
B2The world stock exchanges reacted negatively to the news.
El rendimiento de las bolsas latinoamericanas fue mixto hoy.
C1The performance of the Latin American markets was mixed today.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "bolsas" in Spanish:
bags→carrier bags→pouches→sacks→stock exchanges→the markets→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: bolsas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'bolsas' in its financial context?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Late Latin term *bursa*, which meant 'pouch' or 'purse,' and is related to the Greek word *býrsa*, referring to hide or skin. This origin explains why 'bolsa' applies both to containers and to the financial 'purse' of the market.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as 'bolsa')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bolsas' only used in the plural?
No. 'Bolsas' is the plural form. The singular form, 'bolsa,' is extremely common and means 'a bag' or 'the stock exchange.' You use 'bolsas' when referring to two or more of anything the word can mean.
How do I know if 'bolsas' means bags or the financial market?
Context is key! If the sentence mentions money, investments, or countries ('bolsas europeas'), it's financial. If it mentions shopping, carrying things, or body parts ('bolsas de los ojos'), it's a physical container.