Bolsillo (en. Pocket)

/bolˈsi.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Compartment in clothing used to store items.

I put the keys in the pocket of my jacket.

Guardé las llaves en el bolsillo de mi chaqueta.

Part of clothing that holds money or other valuables.

He had a wallet in the back pocket of his pants.

Llevaba una billetera en el bolsillo trasero de sus pantalones.

Figurative term that refers to a person's economic capacity.

I can't afford that; I don't have enough in my pocket.

No puedo permitirme eso; no tengo suficiente en el bolsillo.

From the Spanish language, derived from the diminutive of 'bag.'

To put one's hand in the pocket

To search for something inside the pocket.

meter la mano en el bolsillo

To pull out of one's pocket

To provide money or resources from one's own.

sacar de su bolsillo

To have an empty pocket

To have no available money.

tener el bolsillo vacío

Bag

Flexible and open container used to carry items.

bolsa

Pants

Garment to cover the legs, which typically has pockets.

pantalones

Jacket

Outerwear that may have pockets.

chaqueta

People who have money.

That guy has a good pocket.

Ese chico tiene un buen bolsillo.

Someone who spends a lot.

She's always shopping; she has a bottomless pocket.

Ella siempre está de compras, tiene un bolsillo sin fondo.