No. 1,317 in Portuguese
carteira
Wallet; or desk (in a classroom context).
In a sentence
Eu preciso encontrar minha carteira antes de sair.
I need to find my wallet before going out.
In this sentence, 'carteira' refers to a wallet, a small item used to carry money and cards.
Adicionei mais livros na carteira da sala de aula.
I added more books to the classroom bookshelf.
Here, 'carteira' refers to a bookshelf or desk used in schools to store books.
Desde que comecei meu novo emprego, minha carteira de clientes cresceu bastante.
Since I started my new job, my customer portfolio has grown significantly.
In this context, 'carteira' indicates a portfolio of customers or clients in a professional setting.
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