La cartera
Example: La cartera de cuero que compré es muy resistente y elegante.
Definition
"La cartera" refers to a wallet or purse typically used to carry money, credit cards, and identification. It is often made of leather or similar materials and is designed to be compact and portable, as in the phrase 'La cartera de cuero que compré es muy resistente y elegante.'
Etymology
The word "la cartera" in Spanish comes from the Latin word 'charta,' meaning paper or card. Over time, it evolved to mean a case or holder for papers and documents, eventually referring to a wallet or purse used to carry money and cards. Did you know that the root 'cart-' is shared with the English word 'card'?
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"La cartera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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