Morral (en. Bag)

/moˈral/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A bag carried on the back to hold things.
The hiker carried his backpack full of supplies.
El excursionista llevó su morral lleno de provisiones.
A backpack or large package used by pack animals.
The donkey carried a backpack full of merchandise.
El burro llevaba un morral lleno de mercancías.
In some countries, it refers to a backpack or school backpack.
She always takes her backpack to school.
Ella siempre lleva su morral a la escuela.

Etymology

From Latin 'morrālis', meaning 'relating to the back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to carry a backpack
To transport things in a large bag.
llevar un morral
travel backpack
Bag used to carry belongings on a trip.
morral de viajes
to look in the backpack
To check inside the bag to find something.
buscar en el morral

Related Words

backpack
Bag used to carry things on the back.
mochila
package
Items packaged or piled in one place.
bulto
sack
Large bag made of fabric or similar material.
saco

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it can refer to a backpack in colloquial terms.
I’m going to the store with my backpack to buy some things.
Voy a la tienda con mi morral para comprar algunas cosas.
In some countries, it is used to mockingly refer to someone who carries a lot of weight or responsibility.
That backpack never lets go of its load for a moment.
Ese morral no suelta su carga ni un instante.