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bornal

English translation: rucksack / backpack / knapsack

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Portuguese term or phrase:bornal
English translation:rucksack / backpack / knapsack
Entered by: R. Alex Jenkins

15:26 Sep 29, 2008
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
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Portuguese term or phrase: bornal
I've got an English text with lots of Portuguese words but unfortunately these words are not given in italics so I;ve got problems with identifying them. Is "bornal" in a phrase "bornal bag" a Portuguese word? And if yes, what does it mean?
mww
Local time: 13:05
rucksack / backpack / knapsack
Explanation:
Hi there :)

'bornal' is definitely a word used in the Portuguese language; no worries there, you're right.

It's a bag used for carrying provisions or tools, so I'd translate it as a backpack or rucksack. An idea :) Best of luck.
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R. Alex Jenkins
Brazil
Local time: 08:05
Grading comment
thnx
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2rucksack / backpack / knapsack
R. Alex Jenkins
5tote bag
Luciano Eduardo de Oliveira
4 +1sack
mmasur
4provision sack
Heloisa Ferreira
Summary of reference entries provided
kashew

  

Answers


4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
tote bag


Explanation:
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Luciano Eduardo de Oliveira
Brazil
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 8
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
sack


Explanation:
bor.nal
[born'aw] sm (pl bornais) 1 fodder sack, feed-bag. 2 provision sack. 3 packsack.


mmasur
Brazil
Local time: 08:05
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  rhandler
17 mins
  -> Thanks
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
rucksack / backpack / knapsack


Explanation:
Hi there :)

'bornal' is definitely a word used in the Portuguese language; no worries there, you're right.

It's a bag used for carrying provisions or tools, so I'd translate it as a backpack or rucksack. An idea :) Best of luck.

R. Alex Jenkins
Brazil
Local time: 08:05
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
thnx

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Alexandra Gouveia
28 mins
  -> Thanks a lot, Alexandra :)
agree  Amy Duncan (X)
2 days 9 hrs
  -> Cheers, Amy :))
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37 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
provision sack


Explanation:
Levando-se em consideração que bornal normalmente são aquelas bolsas carregadas por montanhistas, levadas em acampamentos, ou por beduínos no deserto, acho que " provision sack" se encaixa bem no contexto.

Heloisa Ferreira
Brazil
Local time: 08:05
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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Reference comments


4 mins
Reference

Reference information:
waterproof packsack

Explanation:
Depending on context: for animals = fodder sack, feed-bag.
For humans: provision sack
[ProZ.com member] Humberto Ribas
Brazil


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Note added at 7 mins (2008-09-29 15:33:46 GMT)
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As you can see, it's been up before. Breadbag is also seen.

kashew
France
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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