bags

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nounpl: bags

bolsas

1. Plural of bag; containers with handles used to carry items

She carried multiple shopping bags from the store.

Ela carregava várias bolsas de compras da loja.

2. Dark circles or puffiness under the eyes

He had bags under his eyes from lack of sleep.

Ele tinha olheiras sob seus olhos pela falta de sono.

3. Breasts (slang, vulgar)

Not appropriate for standard dictionary context

Não apropriado para contexto de dicionário padrão

NYC Slang

bags (as in 'bags under eyes') - colloquially used the same way in NYC

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

bolsas

Most common term for bags/purses

Brazil

malas

Used for larger bags or suitcases

Portugal

malas

Common for bags and suitcases; bolsas also used

Portugal

sacos

Used for paper or plastic bags

bags of

in the bag

let the cat out of the bag

heavy bags (boxing)

pack your bags

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