Bolsillos (en. Pockets)

/bolˈsi.ʝos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Compartment, usually made of fabric, sewn into clothing to carry items.

He put his hands in the pockets of his jacket.

Él metió las manos en los bolsillos de su chaqueta.

Storage space in a garment via a closure or fold.

The pockets of these pants are very deep.

Los bolsillos de estos pantalones son muy profundos.

Area where coins, keys, among others, can be stored.

I always keep my cards in the pockets of my shirt.

Siempre llevo mis tarjetas en los bolsillos de mi camisa.

From the diminutive of 'bag', which in turn comes from the Latin 'bursa', meaning 'purse'.

without a cent in the pockets

With absolutely no money.

sin un centavo en los bolsillos

to put one's hand in the pocket

To take money or economic resources casually or without thinking.

meter la mano en el bolsillo

to have no pockets

To have no resources or money.

no tener bolsillos

bag

An object used to carry things, generally larger than a pocket.

bolso

wallet

Small bag intended for carrying coins.

monedero

jacket

Garment with pockets.

chaqueta

Bottomless pocket

That car is a bottomless pocket, it always spends more than you expect.

Ese coche es un bolsillo sin fondo, siempre gasta más de lo que esperas.

Torn pocket

Since I was fired, my pocket is torn.

Desde que me despidieron, mi bolsillo está roto.