pouches

[/ˈpaʊtʃɪz/]

nounpl: pouches

bolsas, bolsinhas, sacos

1. Small bags or pockets, typically soft and flexible

She carried her cosmetics in small pouches.

Ela carregava seus cosméticos em pequenas bolsinhas.

2. A bag-like pocket of skin or flesh in animals

Kangaroos have pouches where they carry their young.

Os cangurus têm bolsas onde carregam seus filhotes.

3. A rounded, protruding part resembling a pouch

The patient had pouches under his eyes.

O paciente tinha bolsas sob os olhos.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

bolsinhas, sacos pequenos

Most common usage

Rio de Janeiro

bolsas, pochetes

pochete for small waist pouches

São Paulo

bolsinhas, sacos

Standard usage

Portugal

bolsas, sacos pequenos

Same as Brazilian Portuguese

bags under the eyes (pouches under the eyes)

deep pockets (financial resources, related to pouch concept)

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