Spanish word

billetero

Pronunciation

IPA/biʝeˈteɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwallet

Example

¿Dónde dejaste tu billetero?

Where did you leave your wallet?

Illustration for billetero (wallet)

More examples

Siempre llevo el billetero en el bolsillo.

I always carry the wallet in my pocket.

Core concept

Slim case for paper banknotes.

Common phrases

  • llevar el billetero

    carry the wallet

  • perder el billetero

    lose the wallet

  • sacar dinero del billetero

    take money out of the wallet

Similar words

billetera: Compact wallet for carrying banknotes with built-in card slots.
cartera: Everyday wallet for storing bills, cards, and identification.
monedero: Small pouch for holding and organizing loose coins.

Definition in Spanish

Pequeño receptáculo cuyo propósito principal es guardar billetes; término que subraya la función de portar papel moneda frente a monedas.

Word origin

Derived from Spanish billete 'banknote' plus the suffix -ero 'container or agent', originally naming a receptacle for banknotes.

Usage tips

  • Billetero denotes a holder meant mainly for bills, while monedero refers to a coin purse and cartera to a general wallet.

Other meanings

  • billfoldnoun
  • note casenoun

Related words

  • billeterawalletnoun

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