mochila

American  

[moh-chee-luh] / moʊˈtʃi lə /

noun

1. a flap of leather on the seat of a saddle, used as a covering and sometimes as a base to which saddlebags are attached.

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Etymology

Origin of mochila

1855–60, < Spanish: literally, knapsack, derivative of mochil errand boy < Basque motxil, diminutive of motil, mutil boy, servant < Latin mutilus mutilated (from the custom of shaving boys' heads)

Example Sentences

Her foundation has partnered with mochila brand and non-profit organisation One Thread Collective to provide the weavers with leadership workshops.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

For Ms Aguilar, both domestic mochila sales and exports have improved conditions in her rural Wayuu community of 11 families, and enabled her daughter and niece to attend university.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

Oh, yeah, it was “La niña de la mochila azul” and it’s a classic Pedro Fernandez song.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

Por aquel entonces, su hijo tenía 7 años y ya llevaba media docena de gruesos libros de texto en la mochila.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023

He provided himself with an extra mochila which he stuffed with waste papers and placed over the saddle in the regular position.

From The Story of the Pony Express by Bradley, Glenn D. (Glenn Danford)