How do you say "backpack" in Spanish?

In Spanish, "backpack" is la mochila. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

la mochila is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Spanish pronunciation rules.

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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. The word is spelled la mochila and pronounced as written, following Spanish pronunciation rules.

Is la mochila masculine or feminine?

la mochila is typically feminine in Spanish. In Spanish, nouns have grammatical gender that affects article choice: use la (singular) or las (plural) with feminine nouns.

How is la mochila used in a sentence?

Use la mochila as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Spanish, word order and agreement rules determine how la mochila fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Spanish language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.