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"Bag" in Italian: borsa
la borsa
Note: plastic bag: il sacchetto
Bag in Italian is la borsa (lah BOR-sah), feminine: una borsa, le borse. A handbag is borsa; a shopping bag may be borsa or shopper; a backpack is zaino.
Leaving a café
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How to pronounce borsa
Say it
lah BOR-sah
/ˈbor.sa/
Borsa stresses BOR: BOR-sah.
"Bag" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la borsa | the bag / handbag Default noun. | Default noun. |
| una borsa | a bag Buying or packing. | Buying or packing. |
| borsa di tela | canvas / tote bag Everyday carry. | Everyday carry. |
| lasciare la borsa | to leave the bag Café caution. | Café caution. |
How to use borsa in real life
- 1Leaving a café
Non dimenticare la borsa sotto il tavolo.
Don't forget the bag under the table.
La borsa.
- 2Shopping
Questa borsa è troppo piccola per la spesa.
This bag is too small for the shopping.
Questa borsa.
- 3Compliment
Che bella borsa nuova!
What a nice new bag!
Bella borsa.
Mistakes English speakers make with borsa
Incorrect: Il borsa è pesante.
Correct: La borsa è pesante.
Borsa is feminine.
Incorrect: Ho due borsa.
Correct: Ho due borse.
Plural is borse.
Good to know
Italian city life means keeping an eye on la borsa on transit. Markets sell sturdy borse di tela; designer borse are a separate conversation entirely.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for a day out
ChatPal
Metti la borraccia nella borsa?
Are you putting the water bottle in the bag?
You
Sì, e anche le chiavi nella borsa piccola.
Yes, and the keys in the small bag too.
ChatPal
Io prendo la borsa grande per la macchina fotografica.
I'll take the big bag for the camera.
You
Perfetto, usciamo.
Perfect, let's go out.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bag" in Italian
Borsa or zaino?
Borsa is a bag/handbag; zaino is a backpack.
Shopping bag?
Borsa, shopper, or busta depending on the store.
Is borsa feminine?
Yes: la borsa, le borse.
Stock market borsa?
La Borsa can mean the stock exchange—capital B in that sense.
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