mochila
Americannoun
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
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"Thanks to online posts, international visitors are becoming very knowledgeable about the mochila," Ms Aguilar says.
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
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
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
Only one mochila was used on a trip; it was transferred by the rider from one horse to another until the destination was reached.
From The Story of the Pony Express by Bradley, Glenn D. (Glenn Danford)
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