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
- noun A small case for carrying money or cards; in American English, sometimes a handbag or purse.
- noun One's personal finances or spending power.
portfolio — full definition
- noun A flat case for carrying documents, drawings, or photographs.
- noun A collection of work samples used to showcase someone's skills, especially in creative or professional fields.
- noun The area of responsibility held by a government minister.
- noun The full set of investments held by a person or institution.