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    Carta (en. Letter)

    /ˈkaɾta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A written document used to communicate something.
    I wrote a letter to my friend to tell him my news.
    Escribí una carta a mi amigo para contarle mis novedades.
    A menu at a restaurant that details the dishes and drinks offered.
    The restaurant's menu has many vegetarian options.
    La carta del restaurante tiene muchas opciones vegetarianas.
    A set of characters that represent a sound or a concept in a written language.
    In the alphabet, each letter is a letter.
    En el abecedario, cada letra es una carta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'charta', which means paper.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cover letter
    A document that accompanies a résumé to introduce oneself.
    carta de presentación
    letter of resignation
    A document presented to inform about the decision to leave a job.
    carta de renuncia
    nautical chart
    A map used for maritime navigation.
    carta náutica

    Related Words

    paper
    Material on which one writes or prints.
    papel
    writing
    The action of writing or the result of it.
    escritura
    correspondence
    The exchange of letters and messages between people.
    correspondencia

    Slang Meanings

    Letter in the context of a document used as a pretext.
    He gave me a letter so I wouldn’t get fined.
    Me dio una carta para que no me multen.
    Wallet or purse in some contexts.
    He dropped his wallet while running.
    Se le cayó la carta mientras corría.