How to Say "backpack" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “backpack” is “mochila” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Llevo mi computadora portátil en la mochila.
I carry my laptop in the backpack.
Antes de salir de excursión, revisa que tu mochila esté bien cerrada.
Before going hiking, check that your rucksack is properly closed.
Los niños de primaria siempre usan mochilas muy coloridas.
Elementary school children always use very colorful backpacks.
Feminine Noun Rule
Even though 'mochila' ends in '-a' (which often means a feminine word), it's important to know the gender for sure. Use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la mochila'.
Incorrect Article
Mistake: “El mochila es pesada.”
Correction: La mochila es pesada. (Remember to use the feminine article 'la'.)
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