🇬🇧🇪🇸 purse - cartera : English Lesson
noun
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Meaning of "purse" ("cartera"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A purse is a small bag, usually carried by a woman or girl, used to hold money, keys, cards, and other little important things when she goes out.
Grandpa tried to be helpful and called Grandma’s purse a “portable junk drawer,” and then we didn’t see Grandpa for a while.
I asked Mom what was inside her purse, and she said, “Everything I might need, plus five things I’ll never use.”
Mom’s purse is like a tiny suitcase that only carries crumbs, old receipts, and exactly one million loose pennies.
I opened my aunt’s purse and found candy from the year I was born, still “for emergencies only.”
Dad borrowed Mom’s purse once, and now he finally understands why she walks like she’s carrying a small bowling ball.
A woman drops her purse on the bus. A boy finds the purse on the floor. He opens the purse and sees coins, a key, and a photo. He picks up the purse and runs to the door. He gives the purse to the woman. The woman hugs the boy and smiles at the purse.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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