carteira

carteira

Wallet; or desk (in a classroom context).

In this sentence, 'carteira' refers to a wallet, a small item used to carry money and cards.

Eu preciso encontrar minha carteira antes de sair.

I need to find my wallet before going out.

Here, 'carteira' refers to a bookshelf or desk used in schools to store books.

Adicionei mais livros na carteira da sala de aula.

I added more books to the classroom bookshelf.

In this context, 'carteira' indicates a portfolio of customers or clients in a professional setting.

Desde que comecei meu novo emprego, minha carteira de clientes cresceu bastante.

Since I started my new job, my customer portfolio has grown significantly.