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portafoglio — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pocketbook noun A small case for carrying money or cards; in American English, sometimes a handbag or purse.
  • portfolio noun A flat case for carrying documents, drawings, or photographs.
  • purse noun A small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.
  • wallet noun A small flat case for carrying cash, cards, and other personal items.

Senses

portafoglio is used for these senses in English:

  • pocketbook (figuratively) One's personal budget or financial capacity; the amount one can afford.
  • portfolio A case for carrying papers, drawings, photographs, maps and other flat documents. [from 1720s]
  • purse (US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
  • wallet (US, UK) A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

pocketbook — full definition

  1. noun A small case for carrying money or cards; in American English, sometimes a handbag or purse.
  2. noun One's personal finances or spending power.

portfolio — full definition

  1. noun A flat case for carrying documents, drawings, or photographs.
  2. noun A collection of work samples used to showcase someone's skills, especially in creative or professional fields.
  3. noun The area of responsibility held by a government minister.
  4. noun The full set of investments held by a person or institution.

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