Usages of a mala
As minhas malas são leves, mas o empregado diz para não carregar muito peso.
My bags are light, but the employee says not to carry too much weight.
Encontrei a mala no autocarro.
I found the bag on the bus.
Eu abro a porta para colocar a mala no carro.
I open the door to place the bag in the car.
O batom da Maria está na mala, ao lado do espelho pequeno.
Maria’s lipstick is in the bag, next to the small mirror.
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