Portamoneda (en. Coin purse)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small bag or container used to store coins.
She secured her coin purse before leaving the house.
Tinatakan niya ang kanyang portamoneda bago umalis ng bahay.
Usually made of fabric or leather and has a zipper or button.
Her coin purse is made of high-quality leather.
Ang kanyang portamoneda ay yari sa de-kalidad na leather.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish 'portamoneda'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Coin purse
A type of container for coins.
Portamoneda ng pera

Related Words

wallet
A container for money and documents that is larger than a coin purse.
wallet

Slang Meanings

Money or coins
Wow, your wallet is so full, looks like you've saved up a lot!
Uy, ang dami ng portamoneda mo, mukhang nakaipon ka na!
Fund
Just fill your wallet with funds for the next group trip!
Lagyan mo na lang ng pondo 'yang portamoneda mo para sa next barkada trip!
Change
What now, I don't have a wallet, and I have no change left!
Paano yan, wala na akong portamoneda, wala na rin sukli!