What does «bandolera» mean in Spanish?
- A woman who lives with bandits or is a party to or commits bandit crimes.
- A strap across the chest on which a weapon, bag or pouch is hung. In the past, the bandolier was very common to carry a weapon such as a rifle, carbine, sword, bayonet, etc.
Examples of use in Spanish: "llevar a la (o en) bandolera".
"Un bolso bandolera Ojibwe, de alrededor de 1900, en la colección permanente del Museo de los Niños de Indianápolis".
- Bag with a long handle that can be hung over the shoulder across the chest.
♦ Used in: Spain - (en bandolera) Using a strap across the chest and back that goes from one shoulder to the opposite hip.
Examples of use in Spanish: "lleva la bolsa en bandolera".