Translation of Italian word "borsa" to English
borsa
/ˈbor.sa/
How to use
The Italian noun 'borsa' (feminine) denotes 'bag, handbag' (Bag, handbag). It typically takes the definite article 'la'. 'borsa' is often found in compound expressions and prepositional phrases that Italian speakers use without thinking — learning these chunks speeds up comprehension.
🇬🇧 English
bag, handbag
Example
Ho dimenticato la mia borsa sul sedile del bus.
I forgot my handbag on the bus seat.
In questa borsa di cuoio ci sta il computer portatile.
This leather bag fits the laptop.
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Common phrases
- portare la borsa— to carry a bag
- In questa borsa di cuoio ci sta il computer portatile.— This leather bag fits the laptop.
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Frequency rank: #304 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "borsa" mean?▼
The Italian word "borsa" means "bag, handbag" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "borsa"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "borsa"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ho dimenticato la mia borsa sul sedile del bus." (which translates as "I forgot my handbag on the bus seat.").
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