cartera

[kaɾˈt̪eɾa]

/[kaɾˈt̪eɾa]/ noun

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The verdict

“cartera” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #5,077 in Spanish word frequency and used as a noun.

#5,077
frequency rank, Spanish
7
letters
10
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Bolsa de cuero o telas en que se guardan las cartas y papeles doblados para traerlos en la faltriquera.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

cartera vs casera
71% similar
cartera vs cayera
71% similar
cartera vs creerá
57% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for cartera
PropertyValue
Headwordcartera
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kaɾˈt̪eɾa]
Letters7
Frequency rank#5,077
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “cartera” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). cartera lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for cartera is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [kaɾˈt̪eɾa]. Corpus data places it at rank #5,077 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 7 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for cartera, with forms such as "acrtera", "caretra", and "carrtera". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "casera", "cayera", "creerá", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is cartera, spelled C-A-R-T-E-R-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Bolsa de cuero o telas en que se guardan las cartas y papeles doblados para traerlos en la faltriquera.
  2. 2
    Bolsa de dos hojas de badana, cartón u otra cosa, que sirve para escribir o dibujar encima, y meter en ella los papeles.
  3. 3
    Bolso de mano en el que las mujeres llevan sus efectos personales.
  4. 4
    Adorno o portezuela que cubre el bolsillo de las casacas o chupas.
  5. 5
    Objeto de piel u otro material textil donde se guardan billetes, monedas, tarjetas y otros objetos de papel o plástico pequeños, para llevar en el bolsillo.
  6. 6
    La parte gubernativa de la que se encarga un ministro.
  7. 7
    Ejercicio de las funciones propias de cada ministerio.

Synonyms

billeteramonedero

This word in other languages

wallet(English)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: acrtera,caretra,carrtera,cartear,carterra,cartrea,carttera,catrera,ccartera,cratera

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of cartera - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

acrtera2caretra2carrtera1cartear2carterra1cartrea2carttera1catrera2
Edit distance from "cartera"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "cartera"?
"cartera" is spelled C-A-R-T-E-R-A. The IPA pronunciation is [kaɾˈt̪eɾa].
What does "cartera" mean?
As a noun, "cartera" means: Bolsa de cuero o telas en que se guardan las cartas y papeles doblados para traerlos en la faltriquera.
What words are commonly confused with "cartera"?
"cartera" is commonly confused with "casera", "cayera", "creerá". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "cartera"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "cartera" is [kaɾˈt̪eɾa]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "cartera" come from?
"cartera" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “cartera”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is C-A-R-T-E-R-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [kaɾˈt̪eɾa] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “casera” - see the side-by-side comparison. cartera vs casera
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list