How to Say "pocket" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “pocket” is “bolsillo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1

bolsillo

nounA1

sewn into clothing

A close-up view of a simple, empty, blue denim pocket sewn into a piece of clothing.

Examples

Siempre llevo mis llaves en el bolsillo derecho del pantalón.

I always carry my keys in the right pocket of my trousers.

Esta chaqueta tiene un bolsillo interior muy útil para la cartera.

This jacket has a very useful inside pocket for the wallet.

Masculine Noun

Remember to always use the masculine article 'el' or 'un' before 'bolsillo' since it ends in -o.

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Related Translations

financial means→funds→pouch→

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