Meaning
coin purse; wallet
- a small purse for money or coins
- a small wallet
In a sentence
Ho messo le monete nel borsellino.
I put the coins in the coin purse.
Dov'è il tuo borsellino?
Where is your purse?
Non trovo più il borsellino nero.
I can't find the black purse anymore.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| borsellino | masculine · singular |
| borsellini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Smaller than portafoglio in many contexts.
- Often used for a small coin purse, especially for change.
- Masculine noun despite ending in -o: il borsellino.