Galician edit

Etymology edit

From carta +‎ -eira.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

carteira f (plural carteiras)

  1. wallet
  2. briefcase
  3. egg case of sharks, rays, etc.
  4. feminine of carteiro

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Portuguese edit

Etymology edit

From carta +‎ -eira.[1][2]

Pronunciation edit

 
 

  • Hyphenation: car‧tei‧ra

Noun edit

carteira f (plural carteiras)

  1. wallet (small case for keeping money and documents)
    Tenho pouco dinheiro na carteira.
    I have little money in my wallet.
  2. small handbag
    Synonyms: bolsa, mala, saco
  3. writing desk
    Synonym: secretária
  4. pack; packet (cigarette container)
  5. female equivalent of carteiro; postwoman
  6. (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?
  7. (Brazil) Ellipsis of carteira de trabalho (employment record book).

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