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    Cartero (en. Mailman)

    /kaɾˈteɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Person responsible for mail distribution.
    Example sentence: The mailman arrived early to deliver the letters.
    El cartero llegó temprano para repartir las cartas.
    Definition: Postal worker who delivers mail in a specific area.
    Example sentence: The mailman knows all the neighbors in the neighborhood well.
    El cartero conoce bien a todos los vecinos del barrio.
    Definition: Professional who works in the postal service.
    Example sentence: My sister is a mailman and loves her job.
    Mi hermana es cartero y le encanta su trabajo.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'carta', which means document.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: the mailman always rings twice
    Meaning: Expression that indicates that opportunities may repeat.
    el cartero siempre llama dos veces
    Phrase: to be like a mailman
    Meaning: Refers to someone who delivers messages or news.
    ser como un cartero

    Related Words

    Related word: mail
    Description: Set of services that sends and receives letters and packages.
    correo
    Related word: message
    Description: Communication sent from one person to another.
    mensaje
    Related word: package
    Description: Container that holds something and is sent by mail.
    paquete

    Slang Meanings

    Slang meaning: Neighborhood mailman
    Example: The neighborhood mailman is known by all the neighbors.
    El cartero de barrio es conocido por todos los vecinos.
    Slang meaning: Flying mailman
    Example: Sometimes, the flying mailman brings packages from other cities.
    A veces, el cartero volador trae paquetes de otras ciudades.