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    Cartera (en. Briefcase)

    /kaɾˈteɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Container where bills, coins, and documents are kept.
    I always carry my wallet in my bag.
    Siempre llevo mi cartera en el bolso.
    Set of documents or cards carried in a case.
    Her wallet is full of business cards.
    Su cartera está llena de tarjetas de presentación.
    Portfolio that contains works or projects to showcase.
    The artist presented his portfolio for the exhibition.
    El artista presentó su cartera para la exposición.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'charta', which means paper, and the suffix '-era', which indicates a container.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take out the wallet
    To extract money or cards from the wallet.
    sacar la cartera
    I don't have change in the wallet
    I don't have loose coins in my wallet.
    no tengo cambios en la cartera
    to carry the wallet
    To carry the wallet with oneself.
    llevar la cartera

    Related Words

    wallet
    Diminutive of wallet, specifically for bills.
    billetera
    coin purse
    Container for coins.
    monedero
    portfolio
    Larger wallet for documents and works.
    portafolio

    Slang Meanings

    Wallet in an informal context can refer to a company or asset group.
    He has a very diverse investment portfolio.
    Tiene una cartera muy variada de inversiones.
    In some countries, 'wallet' can colloquially refer to a woman or economic partner.
    He always talks about his wallet while strolling.
    Él siempre habla de su cartera mientras pasea.