Correspondencia (en. Correspondence)

/koɾesponˈdenθja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The set of letters or messages exchanged between people.
I received a lot of correspondence this week.
Recibí mucha correspondencia esta semana.
Relationship or connection between two or more elements.
There is a clear correspondence between his words and actions.
Hay una correspondencia clara entre sus palabras y sus acciones.
In mathematics, a particular equivalence relation.
The correspondence between the two sets is one-to-one.
La correspondencia entre los dos conjuntos es uno a uno.

Etymology

From Latin 'correspondentia', from 'correspondere', which means 'to respond together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

correspondence between
Relationship or equivalence between two or more things.
correspondencia entre
official correspondence
Formal communications sent between institutions or individuals.
correspondencia oficial
postal correspondence
Letters and other shipments sent via postal service.
correspondencia postal

Related Words

corresponding
That responds to or is related to another thing.
correspondente
to correspond
To have an appropriate or proportional relationship or connection.
corresponder

Slang Meanings

Romantic or loving messages exchanged between couples.
The love correspondence between them was very intense.
La correspondencia de amor entre ellos era muy intensa.
Informal correspondence sent between friends.
The group's correspondence is very fun.
La correspondencia del grupo es muy divertida.