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billetera

bee-yeh-TEH-rah

nounfA1
wallet?a small folding case for money and cards,billfold?primarily for paper money
Also:purse?(less common, often refers specifically to a small, flat case)

📝 In Action

¿Dónde está mi billetera? No la encuentro.

A1

Where is my wallet? I can't find it.

Puso todos sus documentos y tarjetas en la billetera nueva.

A2

She put all her documents and cards in the new wallet.

Aunque la billetera estaba bastante vieja, se negaba a reemplazarla.

B1

Even though the billfold was quite old, he refused to replace it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cartera (wallet/purse)
  • monedero (coin purse)

Common Collocations

  • perder la billetera – to lose the wallet
  • abrir la billetera – to open the wallet (or, figuratively, to spend money)

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

Remember that 'billetera' is a feminine word. You must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la billetera', 'mi billetera roja').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'billetero'

Mistake: "Using the masculine form 'billetero' when referring to the object."

Correction: Always use 'billetera' (feminine). 'Billetero' technically means someone who sells tickets, or a case for bills, but the common object is 'billetera'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Regional Synonyms

In many Spanish-speaking regions, especially Spain and Mexico, the word 'cartera' is often used interchangeably with 'billetera' when referring to a man's wallet.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: billetera

Question 1 of 1

Which item would you typically keep inside a 'billetera'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'billetera' and 'cartera'?

This depends heavily on the country! Generally, 'billetera' specifically refers to the small, folding case used for money and cards (a wallet). 'Cartera' can mean the same thing, but in many places (especially for women), 'cartera' is the word for a larger handbag or purse. When in doubt, 'billetera' is usually safe for a standard wallet.