A complete airhead, dummy, or scatterbrain. It describes someone who lacks intelligence or social awareness, often talking total nonsense that others ignore. It can refer to a person who tells crude or weak jokes, or someone who is just plain dim-witted and bad at expressing opinions. The term can also be used for a situation or object that is stupid or makes no sense (In the Dominican Republic, while the word literally means bag, it is used here to describe someone who is useless or slow-witted).
Wow, that guy is such a bolsa, he talks so much nonsense I can not stand it. Hahaha, what a bolsa joke. Bolsa, that is not what they are talking about.
A pocket in a piece of clothing like pants, hoodies, or jackets. (In Mexico, this is the standard term for a clothing pocket, whereas in many other Spanish-speaking countries, a pocket is called a bolsillo and a bolsa refers to a bag or sack).
Check the bolsas of your jacket carefully because I am sure you kept the movie ticket in there.
Used to describe someone who is clumsy, slow on the uptake, or acts like a dummy. It is a common insult for a person who makes basic mistakes or lacks common sense (in Chile, the term suggests the person is as empty or useless as a sack).
You are such a bolsa, how could you think of leaving the refrigerator door open all night!
Refers to a purse or handbag used to carry personal items like makeup or a wallet. These bags usually have shoulder straps and a zipper or closure. (In Mexico, this term is used for a woman's handbag, whereas in other countries it may only refer to a shopping or plastic bag.)
I can't find my lipstick anywhere; I think it was left at the bottom of my bolsa.
A derogatory adjective for an extremely stupid, naive, or slow-witted person who lacks common sense or street smarts. It describes someone who acts like a total dumbass or a pushover.
That guy is such a bolsa, he let someone take his lunch money and did not even notice!
In Puerto Rico, this word refers to flexible plastic bags used to pack groceries at stores or to collect trash. It is the standard term for the liner placed inside a zafacón (a common term for a trash can in Puerto Rico) to dispose of food scraps and other waste.
I put all the soda cans in a separate bolsa to take them to the recycling center tomorrow.
A slang term for someone who is lazy, slow, or useless. It describes a person who lacks energy and contributes nothing to a task, acting as dead weight (the term likens a person to an inert bag or sack).
Get out of the way and stop being a bolsa, you are just getting in the way of us finishing the move.
Used to describe a man who is foolish, stupid, or completely clueless. It refers to someone who never realizes where he is or understands what he is supposed to be doing.
Man, you really are a bolsa. What are you even going to school for, huh?
A derogatory term for an extremely cowardly or spineless person who flees rather than facing conflict. It describes someone who chickens out and avoids taking responsibility for problems.
That guy turned out to be a complete bolsa, as soon as the fight broke out he ran off and left us alone.
In Spain, this refers to any flexible plastic or cloth bag used for groceries, as well as a duffel or gym bag. It is the typical soft pack with handles or a strap that you carry by hand or over your shoulder to transport clothes and gear.
Nothing else fits in my sports bolsa, so I will have to leave my sneakers out.
A plastic or paper bag used for carrying groceries or personal items. It is the standard name for bags provided at supermarkets or corner stores. (In Colombia, it is culturally common to use the verb 'regalar' to politely ask for one).
Ma'am, could you give me a bolsa for the bread? I forgot to bring my cloth one.
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