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What does «el bulto» mean in Dominican Spanish?
el bulto
the backpack
| Meaning | the backpack |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | la mochila |
| Register | Neutral |
«El niño lleva el bulto a la escuela.»
The kid takes his backpack to school.
Never «mochila». Say mochila and people will understand, but you will sound like an outsider.
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