pouch

• Sustantivo que designa un recipiente pequeño o mediano para guardar o transportar objetos, un espacio cerrado o una bolsa anatómica en algunos animales, como marsupiales, topos o pelícanos.

A noun referring to a small or medium-sized container for holding or carrying items, an enclosed space, or a saclike anatomical structure found in certain animals such as marsupials, gophers, or pelicans.

1. Small containerA2formal

   A small or medium-sized bag or sack used for holding or carrying items.

   bolsa pequeña

   • She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
   • The traveler carried a pouch for his tobacco.
   • He pulled a pouch of seeds from his pocket.

   Sinónimosbagcontainerpocketpursesack

2. Enclosed spaceB1formal

   A pocket-like compartment or enclosed area within a larger object.

   Compartimento o cavidad cerrada

   • The kangaroo carries its baby in a pouch.
   • The pouch on the front of the apron held her tools.
   • The bag has a special pouch for a water bottle.

   Sinónimosbagcavitycompartmentcontainerpocketreceptaclesac

3. Anatomical sacB2formal

   A sac-like structure in the body of certain animals, such as marsupials, gophers, or pelicans.

   Bolsa anatómica

   • A pelican uses its throat pouch to catch fish.
   • The marsupial's pouch protects the developing young.
   • Gophers have cheek pouches for storing food.

   Sinónimosbursamarsupiumpocketsacvesicle

• Verbo que significa poner algo en una bolsa o bolsillo, o (en animales) llevar a las crías en una bolsa o marsupio.

A verb meaning to put something into a pouch or pocket, or (in animals) to carry young in a pouch.

1. Put into a small bagB2formal

   To place something into a small bag or container, often for storage or carrying.

   meter en una bolsita

   • She pouched the coins and tucked them into her pocket.
   • The merchant pouched the spices for the long journey.
   • He carefully pouched the fragile items before packing them.

   Sinónimosbagpocketsackstow

2. Send by diplomatic mailC1formal

   To send documents or items through a special secure mail system used by diplomatic missions.

   Enviar por valija diplomática

   • The embassy pouched the classified documents to headquarters.
   • They pouched the reports via the diplomatic bag.
   • The ambassador pouched the sealed letters to the foreign ministry.

3. Swell or protrude outwardsB2informal

   To bulge or stick out, often referring to a part of the body or an object.

   abultar

   • His cheeks pouched out when he held the air in his mouth.
   • The fabric pouched around the seams after being stretched.
   • Her eyes pouched slightly from lack of sleep.

   Sinónimosbagballoonbulgejutprojectprotrudestick outswell