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How do you say "pocket" in Spanish?
el bolsillo
In Spanish, "pocket" is el bolsillo.
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Pronunciation
Bolsillo is 'bohl-SEE-yoh' with stress on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Bolsillo is masculine. The plural is bolsillos.
Example sentence
Puse la moneda en mi bolsillo.
I put the coin in my pocket.
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How to remember el bolsillo
Bolsillo contains bolsa (bag), and a pocket is like a small bag on your clothes.
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Questions about el bolsillo
How do you say "pocket" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "pocket" is el bolsillo. It is a noun.
Is el bolsillo masculine or feminine?
Bolsillo is masculine. The plural is bolsillos.
How is el bolsillo used in a sentence?
Use el bolsillo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Puse la moneda en mi bolsillo. (I put the coin in my pocket.).
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