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"Wallet" in Spanish: billetera
la billetera
Note: ES: la cartera
A wallet is la billetera in much of Latin America. It is feminine. Spain often says la cartera instead of billetera.
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How to pronounce billetera
Say it
bee-yeh-TEH-rah
/bi.ʝeˈte.ɾa/
bee-yeh-TEH-rah. Stress TEH. Soft ll like y.
"Wallet" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la billetera | wallet Common in Latin America. | Common in Latin America. |
| la cartera | wallet / purse Common in Spain; also a handbag in some places. | Common in Spain; also a handbag in some places. |
| sacar la billetera | to take out the wallet Paying at a register. | Paying at a register. |
| la billetera vacía | the empty wallet No cash left. | No cash left. |
How to use billetera in real life
- 1Paying the bill
¿Dónde está mi billetera?
Where is my wallet?
Look for your billetera before paying.
- 2Leaving home
No salgas sin la billetera.
Don't leave without the wallet.
A useful billetera reminder.
- 3At the store
Saco la billetera para pagar.
I'm taking out the wallet to pay.
Sacar la billetera at checkout.
Mistakes English speakers make with billetera
Incorrect: El billetera está en la mesa.
Correct: La billetera está en la mesa.
Billetera is feminine. Say la billetera.
Incorrect: Olvidé mi wallet.
Correct: Olvidé mi billetera.
Use billetera, not English wallet.
Good to know
Good to knowBilletera is common for a wallet in Latin America. In Spain, cartera often means wallet.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Paying before boarding a bus
ChatPal
¿Traes la billetera?
Do you have the wallet?
You
Sí. La billetera está en mi bolsillo.
Yes. The wallet is in my pocket.
ChatPal
Bien. El boleto cuesta veinte.
Good. The ticket costs twenty.
You
Ya tengo el efectivo listo.
I already have the cash ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wallet" in Spanish
Is billetera masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la billetera, una billetera nueva.
Do people in Spain say billetera?
Less often. Spain often says cartera.
How do you pronounce billetera?
bee-yeh-TEH-rah. Ll sounds like y.
How do I say take out the wallet?
Sacar la billetera.
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