Meaning
handbag, purse
- a small bag used especially by women for carrying personal items
In a sentence
Ho dimenticato le chiavi nella borsetta.
I left the keys in my handbag.
Questa elegante borsetta nera si abbina bene al vestito.
This elegant black purse matches the dress well.
Perché cerchi sempre qualcosa nella tua borsetta?
Why are you always looking for something in your handbag?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| borsetta | feminine · singular |
| borsette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'borsa'. 'Borsetta' specifically refers to a smaller handbag, often an evening bag.