A2 — Elementarynoun
busta
envelope / bag
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
busta paga (payslip)involucrosacchettoplico
Usage note
'Busta paga' is a payslip. 'Sacchetto' is a small bag. 'Plico' is a sealed package of documents. 'Busta' can also mean a plastic/shopping bag in some regions.
Example
"Ho messo la lettera nella busta e l'ho spedita."
"I put the letter in the envelope and sent it."
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