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How do you say "backpack" in Spanish?
la mochila
In Spanish, "backpack" is la mochila.
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Pronunciation
Say moh-CHEE-lah. Stress the second syllable.
Grammar notes
La mochila is feminine. Mochila is the everyday word for backpack.
Example sentence
Mi mochila es azul.
My backpack is blue.
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How to remember la mochila
Mochila carries things on your back, just like a backpack.
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Questions about la mochila
How do you say "backpack" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "backpack" is la mochila. It is a noun.
Is la mochila masculine or feminine?
La mochila is feminine. Mochila is the everyday word for backpack.
How is la mochila used in a sentence?
Use la mochila as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mi mochila es azul. (My backpack is blue.).
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