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tracolla a mano

English translation: Wristlet (Wristlet Strap)

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Italian term or phrase:tracolla a mano
English translation:Wristlet (Wristlet Strap)
Entered by: Lara Barnett

13:11 Nov 18, 2023
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Italian term or phrase: tracolla a mano
Can anyone help with the phrase "tracolla a mano" in the description of a clutch bag: "Busta in maglia con tracolla a mano". It's in a simple listing of catalogue articles, so no other context I'm afraid. I'm confused as I thought "tracolla" was "shoulder strap", so I'm not sure how the "mano" comes in! Thanks in advance for your guidance.
Sarah Gregg
Italy
Local time: 12:24
Wristlet (Wristlet Strap)
Explanation:
This seems to be used with either with or without "strap".

I think "colla" might refer to the fixing on of the strap to the bag and wrist (colla= like glue), rather than to the upper "collo" area of the body.

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Note added at 40 mins (2023-11-18 13:51:37 GMT)
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... that is to say that the term is describing the fixing on of a small purse to your arm/wrist (so forget any similar sound reference to the neck area). See here:

"Lucy Medium L-Zip WRISTLET"
https://www.katespade.co.uk/products/lucy-medium-l-zip-wrist...
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Lara Barnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:24
Grading comment
I'm going for this, but if I manage to obtain a photo and it turns out to be something else, I'll come back and modify. Thanks to everyone.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +2clutch bag with shoulderstrap
philgoddard
3 +1short shoulder strap
kringle
4Wristlet (Wristlet Strap)
Lara Barnett
4over the shoulder or by hand
Heba Abed
4shoulder strap/crossbody strap with carry handle
Michele Fauble
3hand strap
dandamesh
3short handle
Giovanni Guarnieri MITI, MIL


Discussion entries: 5





  

Answers


20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
hand strap


Explanation:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225721960854


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Note added at 23 mins (2023-11-18 13:35:23 GMT)
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also wrist strap/wristlet

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Note added at 26 mins (2023-11-18 13:38:13 GMT)
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https://www.2moda.com/blogs/blog/clutch-vs-wristlet-what-s-t...

dandamesh
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 242
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37 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
short shoulder strap


Explanation:
Really one where you need a photo to be sure, or ask the client but on this site they say the bag can be carried "over your shoulder, linked through your arm, or gracefully carried in your hand. " thanks to its short shoulder strap


    https://www.bearabeara.co.uk/handbags/ines-black
kringle
Local time: 12:24
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 48

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  writeaway
1 hr
neutral  philgoddard: But then surely they'd say "tracolla corta".
4 hrs
  -> ah, the way os the Lord are mysterious, but those in the fashion marketing copy businesss are mysterious-er!
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37 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Wristlet (Wristlet Strap)


Explanation:
This seems to be used with either with or without "strap".

I think "colla" might refer to the fixing on of the strap to the bag and wrist (colla= like glue), rather than to the upper "collo" area of the body.

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Note added at 40 mins (2023-11-18 13:51:37 GMT)
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... that is to say that the term is describing the fixing on of a small purse to your arm/wrist (so forget any similar sound reference to the neck area). See here:

"Lucy Medium L-Zip WRISTLET"
https://www.katespade.co.uk/products/lucy-medium-l-zip-wrist...

Example sentence(s):
  • "Small multi-pocket cross body clutch bag with WRISTLET - black."
  • "Add a detachable WRISTLET STRAP to any bag you already have. Do you have your hands full but want to prevent your clutch from falling? One simple solution: check out this wristlet strap tutorial."

    https://a-shu.co.uk/collections/handbag-clutch-evening-small-bags/products/small-multi-pocket-cross-body-clutch-bag-with-wristlet-black
    https://www.applegreencottage.com/how-to-make-wristlet-strap/
Lara Barnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:24
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 24
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Grading comment
I'm going for this, but if I manage to obtain a photo and it turns out to be something else, I'll come back and modify. Thanks to everyone.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
over the shoulder or by hand


Explanation:
I believe the correct phrase is "tracolla o mano"
the letter "o" is missing!

It can be worn over the shoulder or as a handbage.

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Note added at 1 hr (2023-11-18 14:56:21 GMT)
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I mean "handbag" - sorry for the typing mistakes:)

Heba Abed
Egypt
Local time: 13:24
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
shoulder strap/crossbody strap with carry handle


Explanation:
A bag with both a shoulder strap and a carry handle.
Google images: “tracolla a mano”

“With a carry handle and a shoulder strap, you can use this messenger bag like a soft briefcase, or sling it over your shoulder.”
https://capellisport.com/products/select-large-messenger-bag...

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Note added at 2 hrs (2023-11-18 16:07:06 GMT)
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Purse with Shoulder Strap & Carry Handle
https://www.ebay.com/itm/225091094878

Bag with Carry Handle and Cross Body Shoulder Strap
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394585262111


Michele Fauble
United States
Local time: 03:24
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
clutch bag with shoulderstrap


Explanation:
I wonder if the word order is wrong and it should read "busta a mano in maglia con tracolla".

This type of grammatical error, where the most important qualifier (it's a HANDbag) is shifted to later in the sentence, is common in English and other languages.

Often we don't even notice it - we just mentally rearrange the words so that they make sense.

philgoddard
United States
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 70

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Barbara Carrara: I agree - the (hand-held) knitted clutch comes with a shoulder strap. A picture would definitely help, though.
26 mins
agree  Andrew Bramhall: Most likely;
3 hrs
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23 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
short handle


Explanation:
o mi sfugge qualcosa?

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Note added at 23 hrs (2023-11-19 13:06:31 GMT)
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Probabilmente Phil ha ragione.

Giovanni Guarnieri MITI, MIL
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:24
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
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