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"Wallet" in Italian: portafoglio
il portafoglio
Wallet in Italian is il portafoglio (por-tah-FOH-lyoh), masculine: il mio portafoglio, lasciare il portafoglio. Cards live there with cash: carte nel portafoglio.
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How to pronounce portafoglio
Say it
por-tah-FOH-lyoh
/portaˈfɔʎ.ʎo/
Portafoglio stresses FOH: por-tah-FOH-lyoh. Soft gli.
"Wallet" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il portafoglio | the wallet Default noun. | Default noun. |
| il mio portafoglio | my wallet Possession. | Possession. |
| portafogli | wallets (plural) Also a singular variant spelling in some regions. | Also a singular variant spelling in some regions. |
| lasciare il portafoglio | to leave / forget the wallet Common mishap. | Common mishap. |
How to use portafoglio in real life
- 1Paying
Aspetta, prendo il portafoglio.
Wait, I'll get my wallet.
Il portafoglio.
- 2Panic
Ho perso il portafoglio in metro!
I lost my wallet on the metro!
Ho perso il portafoglio.
- 3Gift
Gli regalo un portafoglio in pelle.
I'm giving him a leather wallet.
Un portafoglio.
Mistakes English speakers make with portafoglio
Incorrect: La portafoglio è vuota.
Correct: Il portafoglio è vuoto.
Portafoglio is masculine.
Incorrect: Dov'è il mio wallet?
Correct: Dov'è il mio portafoglio?
Use portafoglio.
Good to know
Pickpockets target portafogli on crowded buses—front pockets and zipped bags help. Contactless cards mean thinner portafogli than a decade ago.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Splitting a bill at lunch
ChatPal
Hai il portafoglio o pago io ora?
Do you have your wallet or shall I pay now?
You
Ce l'ho: il portafoglio è nella giacca.
I have it: the wallet is in the jacket.
ChatPal
Ok, allora dividiamo al 50.
Ok, then we'll split fifty-fifty.
You
Perfetto, ecco la mia carta.
Perfect—here's my card.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wallet" in Italian
Portafoglio or portafogli?
Portafoglio is the common singular; portafogli is the usual plural (and sometimes a singular variant).
How do I say I forgot my wallet?
Ho dimenticato il portafoglio.
Is it masculine?
Yes: il portafoglio.
Purse?
A woman's handbag is usually borsa; portafoglio is the wallet inside.
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