Alforjas (en. Panniers)

/alˈfoɾxas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A flexible bag used to transport objects.

The cyclist carried his tools in the alforjas of his bicycle.

El ciclista llevó sus herramientas en las alforjas de su bicicleta.

Gear used by muleteers to load on pack animals.

The alforjas were filled with provisions for the trip.

Las alforjas estaban llenas de provisiones para el viaje.

A container traditionally used in street trading.

Street vendors often use alforjas to carry their products.

Los vendedores ambulantes suelen utilizar alforjas para llevar sus productos.

The term 'alforjas' comes from the Hispano-Arabic 'al-forja', which means 'bag'.

to carry the alforjas

To load something, often with a burden that may be heavy or difficult to carry.

llevar las alforjas

golden alforjas

It refers to a package that contains significant value.

alforjas de oro

sack

A container made of fabric or flexible material used to carry or store things.

saco

backpack

A bag carried on the back, similar to alforjas in its transportation function.

mochila

Alforjas in the context of luggage for travelers.

I always bring my alforjas when I go camping.

Siempre llevo mis alforjas cuando salgo de acampada.

Metaphorical use to refer to someone who carries many problems.

That guy always carries his alforjas full of worries.

Ese chico siempre lleva sus alforjas llenas de preocupaciones.