Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/kaɾˈteɾa/

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Coloured illustration of cartera
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Translation

wallet, handbag

Word origin

From carta ('letter, paper'), from Latin charta ('sheet of papyrus'). Originally a case for carrying papers.

Origin
Latin
Root
charta
English cognates
chart, card

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcarteras

Examples

.

I left my wallet on the table.

.

She keeps the keys in her handbag.

.

I lost my wallet with all my cards.

.

The minister holds an important portfolio.

¿ algún ?

Have you seen my wallet anywhere?

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This word is part of lesson 45.