bolsico (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/bolˈsi.ko/

Use in Spanish

The word "bolsico" is a term used in archaic Chilean Spanish. It is a rare term that is not commonly used in modern Spanish. It is more likely to be found in written texts than in oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. Spanish: El bolsico estaba lleno de monedas de oro. English: The purse was full of gold coins.
2. Spanish: Encontraron un bolsico olvidado en el desván. English: They found a forgotten purse in the attic.

Idiomatic Expressions

In archaic Chilean Spanish, "bolsico" may be used in some idiomatic expressions. Here are some examples:

1. Spanish: Estar sin bolsico. English: To be broke.

2. Spanish: No tener bolsico para un peso. English: To be really broke.

3. Spanish: Llenar el bolsico. English: To make money.

4. Spanish: Quedarse un bolsico. English: To go bankrupt.

5. Spanish: Andar con el bolsico abultado. English: To have a lot of money.

Etymology

The word "bolsico" comes from the Spanish word "bolsillo," which means "pocket" or "purse." The diminutive suffix "-ico" is added to "bolsillo" to create "bolsico," giving it a sense of smallness or endearment.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: bolsita, bolsón, bolsa
• Antonyms: vacío, desocupado, en quiebra