No. 961 in Portuguese
bolsa
"Bolsa" in Portuguese means "bag," "purse," "scholarship," or "stock market," depending on context.
In a sentence
Eu comprei uma bolsa nova para levar ao trabalho.
I bought a new purse to take to work.
In this sentence, 'bolsa' refers to a 'purse' or 'handbag' used for carrying items.
Minha universidade me concedeu uma bolsa de estudos integral.
My university awarded me a full scholarship.
Here, 'bolsa' means a 'scholarship,' implying financial support for education.
Eu trouxe minha bolsa com compras para casa.
I brought my bag of groceries home.
In this context, 'bolsa' represents a 'bag,' specifically used for carrying groceries or items.
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