Correo (en. Mail)

/koˈreo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of letters and packages that are sent and received.
The mail arrived this morning.
El correo llegó esta mañana.
Service responsible for the delivery of letters and packages.
Tomorrow I will go to the post office.
Mañana iré a la oficina de correos.
Message sent through this service.
I received an important email from the bank.
Recibí un correo importante del banco.

Etymology

From Latin 'currere', which means to run, because letters must be delivered quickly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

email
Message sent over the internet.
correo electrónico
regular mail
Traditional postal service that is not electronic.
correo ordinario
to do the mail
To collect and send letters and packages.
hacer el correo

Related Words

messenger
Person responsible for delivering letters or packages.
mensajero
package
Object sent by mail.
paquete
andin
Messaging system that works online.
andin

Slang Meanings

Online mail
I am waiting for an online mail with the confirmation.
Estoy esperando un correo en línea con la confirmación.
Bulk mail
We sent a bulk mail to all our customers.
Enviamos un correo masivo a todos nuestros clientes.