Spanish word

bolsillo

Pronunciation

IPA/bolˈsiʝo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpocket

Example

Mi bolsillo está vacío.

My pocket is empty.

Illustration for bolsillo (pocket)

More examples

Encontré mi llave en el bolsillo de la chaqueta.

I found my key in the jacket pocket.

Core concept

Pocket-like compartment stitched into garments for quick access to small objects.

Common phrases

  • en el bolsillo

    in the pocket

  • sacar del bolsillo

    take out of the pocket

  • tener en el bolsillo

    have in the pocket

Similar words

bolsa: Bag used for shopping or carrying personal items by hand or over the shoulder.
cartera: Folded wallet for organizing banknotes, credit cards, and identification.
riñonera: Small pouch worn around the waist to keep essentials close and hands-free.
monedero: Compact coin purse designed mainly to hold loose change.

Definition in Spanish

Pequeña bolsa o abertura incorporada en ropa o complementos para tener a mano objetos de uso cotidiano.

Word origin

From Spanish bolsa plus the diminutive suffix -illo, with bolsa descending from Latin bursa meaning 'leather bag' or 'purse'.

Usage tips

  • In many dialects the double l (ll) in bolsillo is pronounced like English y, producing a sound close to 'bol-see-yo' rather than an English 'l'.

Other meanings

  • pouchnoun

Related words

  • bolsillitosmall pocketnoun

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