Correos (en. Mail)

/koˈre.os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A communication system that allows the sending of letters and packages.
Mail has changed a lot with the digital age.
Los correos han cambiado mucho con la era digital.
An office or establishment where letters and packages are sent and received.
I went to the post office to send a package.
Fui a la oficina de correos a enviar un paquete.
A set of letters and documents sent or received.
Today I received many important emails.
Hoy recibí muchos correos importantes.
Postal services available in a country.
The mail service in this country is very efficient.
El correo de este país es muy eficiente.

Etymology

From Latin 'currere', meaning 'to run', referring to the movement of sending correspondence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

urgent mail
A messaging service that delivers correspondence quickly.
correo urgente
postal letter
A type of document sent through postal services.
carta de correos
before the mail arrives
It is used to refer to something that must be done before receiving information or a response.
antes de que llegue el correo

Related Words

mailman
Person who delivers correspondence.
cartero
postal
Related to mail shipments.
postal
shipment
Action of sending something through the mail.
envío

Slang Meanings

Refers to correspondence considered unimportant or spam.
I don't check those emails, they are just junk mail.
No reviso esos correos, son solo correos basura.
Brief or informal message sent by email.
I’m going to send a quick email to confirm our appointment.
Voy a enviarle un correo rápido para confirmar nuestra cita.