la billetera
wallet
Objeto pequeño, generalmente de cuero o tela, que se usa para guardar dinero, tarjetas y documentos personales.
Definition & meaning
Billetera is a feminine noun meaning wallet: a small holder for carrying cash, bank cards, and identification. It is especially common in Latin America. Depending on the region, it can also refer to a purse or handbag, though that meaning is less universal.
It can also mean a digital wallet, an app or service used to store payment details or make electronic payments.
Grammar & word origin
Billetera is feminine: la billetera (the wallet). Its plural is billeteras.
The word comes from billete (“banknote” or “ticket”) plus the suffix -era, which can indicate a container or something associated with an object. Literally, it suggests a holder for banknotes.
Synonyms & antonyms
There is no direct antonym for billetera.
- cartera can mean “wallet,” but it has a wider range of meanings and may also refer to a handbag, briefcase, or portfolio.
- monedero usually means “coin purse” or a small wallet, often one specifically for coins.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Perdí mi billetera en el parque ayer.noun
I lost my wallet in the park yesterday.
Guardo el dinero en la billetera.noun
I keep the money in the wallet.
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