Meaning
envelope; bag
- envelope for letters or documents
- plastic or paper shopping bag
- sealed packet or pouch (for food, powders)
In a sentence
Ho messo la lettera dentro la busta.
I put the letter inside the envelope.
Vuole una busta per la spesa?
Would you like a bag for the groceries?
Non trovo la busta con i documenti importanti.
I can't find the envelope with the important documents.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| busta | feminine · singular |
| buste | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In supermarkets, 'Vuole una busta?' means 'Do you want a shopping bag?' (synonym: 'sacchetto').