en la cartera
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en la cartera(
ehn
lah
kahr
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teh
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rah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (billfold)
a. in the wallet
¿Cuánto dinero había en la cartera que encontraste? - Había $100.How much money was there in the wallet that you found? - There was $100.
b. in the billfold (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Siempre llevo una foto de mi hijo en la cartera.I always carry a picture of my son in the billfold.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Yo creo que es mejor no llevar mucho dinero en la cartera.I think it's better not to carry too much money in your billfold.
Si no tienes dinero en la cartera, tendrás que pagar con la tarjeta de crédito.If you don't have any money in your wallet, you'll have to pay by credit card.
2. (bolsa) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. in the purse (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Tengo el teléfono en la cartera que llevaba hoy. ¿Me lo puedes traer, por favor?My phone is in the purse I was carrying today. Can you bring it, please?
b. in the handbag (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
En la cartera que la policía encontró en el carro, había un arma de fuego.There was a firearm in the handbag the police found in the car.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Qué llevas en la cartera? ¿Por qué nunca te separas de ella?What are you carrying in your bag? Why don't you ever part with it?
¿Dónde están tus llaves? - En la cartera.Where are your keys? - In my purse.
a. in the briefcase
Los documentos están en la cartera que hay sobre la mesa de mi despacho.The documents are in the briefcase that is on my office desk.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Tienes una copia del informe en la cartera?Do you have a copy of the report in your briefcase?
El abogado llevaba el contrato en la cartera.The lawyer had the contract in his briefcase.
4. (education)
a. in the schoolbag
Mi cuaderno no está en la cartera, mamá. Creo que lo perdí.My notebook isn't in the schoolbag, Mom. I think I've lost it.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Los estudiantes llevan sus libros en la cartera.Students carry their books in their schoolbags.
¿Qué llevas en la cartera? ¿Por qué pesa tanto?What are you carrying in your schoolbag? Why is it so heavy?
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