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Galician
Etymology
From carta + -eira.
Pronunciation
Noun
carteira f (plural carteiras)
- wallet
- briefcase
- egg case of sharks, rays, etc.
- feminine of carteiro
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Portuguese
Etymology
From carta + -eira.
Pronunciation
Noun
carteira f (plural carteiras)
- wallet (small case for keeping money and documents)
Tenho pouco dinheiro na carteira.- I have little money in my wallet.
- small handbag
- Synonyms: bolsa, mala, saco
- writing desk
- Synonym: secretária
- pack; packet (cigarette container)
- female equivalent of carteiro; postwoman
- (Brazil) Ellipsis of carteira de motorista (“driver’s license”).
- Synonyms: licença, carta, carta de condução
Você já tirou carteira?- Did you get your driver’s license?
- (Brazil) Ellipsis of carteira de trabalho (“employment record book”).
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