🇬🇧🇪🇸 satchel - cartera : English Lesson

Meaning of "satchel" ("cartera"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A satchel is a type of bag, typically made of leather or fabric, with a long strap that is worn over the shoulder. It is often used for carrying books, school supplies, or personal items, and usually has a flap that folds over the top to keep the contents secure.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My satchel is full of important things—like a banana, a toy dinosaur, and a single sock.

My satchel is supposed to carry books, but right now, it’s only carrying my secret candy stash.

My dog tried to fit inside my satchel, and now I have a very fluffy bag.

My satchel is like a black hole—things go in, but they never come out.

My little sister hid her toy in my satchel, so now I have to explain why I’m carrying a pink unicorn to school.

Anna picked up a small satchel, its strap thin and worn. She packed a sketchbook and lunch into the satchel, then passed the satchel to her brother. He swung the satchel on one shoulder, laughed, and sprinted away. The satchel bumped him, pages safe. He returned, grinning, and hugged the satchel.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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