Email (en. E-mail)

/ˈiːmeɪl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Electronic correspondence that is sent and received via the internet.
I received an email from my boss with the instructions for the project.
Recibí un email de mi jefe con las instrucciones para el proyecto.
A system that allows the sending and receiving of electronic messages.
Email is an essential tool in today's work environment.
El email es una herramienta esencial en el mundo laboral actual.

Etymology

From the English 'email', an abbreviation of 'electronic mail'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

send an email
send an electronic message.
enviar un email
check the email
check the inbox for emails.
revisar el email
attach a file
include a document in an email.
adjuntar un archivo

Related Words

message
information sent through a communication medium.
mensaje
inbox
section where emails are received.
bandeja de entrada
answering machine
system that responds to messages when there is no availability.
contestador automático

Slang Meanings

mail
I’m going to check my mail to see if the budget arrived.
Voy a chequear mi mail para ver si llegó el presupuesto.
little email
I’m sending you a little email with the details of the meeting.
Te envío un correíto con los detalles de la reunión.