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"Backpack" in Portuguese: mochila
a mochila
Backpack in Portuguese is a mochila. Say minha mochila for my backpack and mochila de viagem for a travel pack.
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How to pronounce mochila
Say it
moo-SHEE-lah
/mo.ˈʃi.la/
moo-SHEE-lah
"Backpack" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a mochila | the backpack Default noun. | Default noun. |
| mochila de viagem | travel backpack Trips. | Trips. |
| na mochila | in the backpack Location. | Location. |
| mochilinhas | little backpacks Affectionate plural. | Affectionate plural. |
How to use mochila in real life
- 1Airport
Guardei o passaporte na mochila, não na mala.
I put the passport in the backpack, not the suitcase.
Travel.
- 2Campus
Minha mochila pesa demais com esses livros.
My backpack is too heavy with these books.
School.
- 3Lost and found
Alguém viu uma mochila azul perto do banco?
Did anyone see a blue backpack near the bench?
Search.
Mistakes English speakers make with mochila
Incorrect: O mochila está cheia.
Correct: A mochila está cheia.
Mochila is feminine.
Incorrect: Levei meu backpack.
Correct: Levei minha mochila.
Use mochila, not English backpack.
Good to know
Mochila covers school bags and hiking packs. In bus stations, keep a mochila na frente is common safety advice. Mala is a suitcase; bolsa is more handbag-like.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for a weekend
ChatPal
Cabe tudo na mochila?
Does everything fit in the backpack?
You
Cabe. A mochila é maior do que parece.
It fits. The backpack is bigger than it looks.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Eu levo a minha mochila com o lanche.
Great. I’ll take my backpack with the snacks.
You
Fechado. Saímos em meia hora.
Deal. We leave in half an hour.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Backpack" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a mochila.
Suitcase vs backpack?
Mala = suitcase; mochila = backpack.
In the backpack?
Na mochila.
Plural?
As mochilas.
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