mochila

American  

[moh-chee-luh] / moʊˈtʃi lə /

noun

1. a flap of leather on the seat of a saddle, used as a covering and sometimes as a base to which saddlebags are attached.

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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

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

"Thanks to online posts, international visitors are becoming very knowledgeable about the mochila," Ms Aguilar says.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

Por aquel entonces, su hijo tenía 7 años y ya llevaba media docena de gruesos libros de texto en la mochila.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2023

Riders traveled light, carrying only a specially designed mail pouch called a mochila, a Bible and a revolver.

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022

The mochila had four pockets called cantinas in each of its corners one in front and one behind each of the rider's legs.

From The Story of the Pony Express by Bradley, Glenn D. (Glenn Danford)