noun, feminine/kaɾˈteɾa/plural: carteras
wallet, billfold; handbag; portfolio, position (post of responsibility); female equivalent of cartero, female letter carrier
“ministro sin cartera” — minister without portfolio
Synonyms: billetera, bolso, bolsa
Etymology tree Ancient Greek χάρτης (khártēs)bor. Latin charta Spanish carta Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -ārius Latin -āria Spanish -era Spanish cartera From carta + -era.