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borsello

/borˈsɛllo/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

man bag

  • A small shoulder bag or clutch carried typically by men for keys, wallet, and phone.

In a sentence

Mio padre mette sempre il portafoglio nel borsello.

My father always puts his wallet in his man bag.

Non riesco a trovare le chiavi dentro il borsello.

I can't find the keys inside my man bag.

Hai comprato tu quel borsello in pelle?

Did you buy that leather man bag?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
borsellomasculine · singular
borsellimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Distinct from 'borsa' (general bag) and 'borsetta' (woman's handbag).

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