Bolsa can name a flexible bag used to carry purchases.
The idea
Use la bolsa and las bolsas; de can introduce its material.
Examples
- La bolsa está vacía.The bag is empty.
- Necesito una bolsa para la compra.I need a bag for the shopping.
- Hay dos bolsas en la mesa.There are two bags on the table.
- Esta bolsa es de papel.This bag is made of paper.
- Pon la fruta en la bolsa.Put the fruit in the bag.
- Las bolsas son demasiado pequeñas.The bags are too small.
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Watch out
Bolsa and bolso have overlapping uses that vary by place; context helps.
Try it yourself
Choose the feminine article: ___ bolsa está vacía. (La / El)
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La
La is the feminine singular article for bolsa.
Choose the adjective agreeing with bolsas: Las bolsas son ___. (pequeñas / pequeños)
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pequeñas
Bolsas is feminine plural, so use pequeñas.
Choose the container described: Para llevar la compra quiero un recipiente flexible con asas: necesito ___. (una bolsa / una caja rígida)
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una bolsa
The flexible container with handles is una bolsa.
Practice round
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Choose the feminine article: ___ bolsa está vacía. (La / El)
Choose the adjective agreeing with bolsas: Las bolsas son ___. (pequeñas / pequeños)
Choose the container described: Para llevar la compra quiero un recipiente flexible con asas: necesito ___. (una bolsa / una caja rígida)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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