cartera — meaning in English

English meaning

• briefcase noun A rigid rectangular case, usually with a handle, used to carry documents and papers.
• handbag noun A small bag, usually carried by women, used to hold personal items such as a wallet, keys, and makeup.
• ministry noun A government department headed by a minister.
• 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

cartera is used for these senses in English:

• briefcase A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
• handbag (now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.]
• portfolio (politics) The post and the responsibilities of a cabinet minister or other head of a government department. [from 1930s]
• portfolio (finance) The group of investments and other assets held by an investor. [from 1950s]
• 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.

handbag — full definition

1. noun A small bag, usually carried by women, used to hold personal items such as a wallet, keys, and makeup.
2. verb (British, informal) To criticize or attack someone verbally, often used of a woman doing the criticizing.

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