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    Epístola (en. Epistle)

    /e.pis.to.la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    English: A letter or literary writing sent to someone.
    English: The epistle of Paul to the Romans is one of the best known.
    La épı́stola de Pablo a los Romaníos es una de las más conocidas.
    English: A message that is transmitted in a formal or dignified manner.
    English: The epistle written by the author was published in the magazine.
    La épı́stola que escribió el autor fue publicada en la revista.
    English: A written composition that usually has a reflective and educational character.
    English: The epistles of the Greek philosophers address many ethical issues.
    Las epístolas de los filósofos griegos abordan muchos temas éticos.

    Etymology

    English: The word 'epistle' comes from the Greek 'epistolē', which means 'message' or 'letter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    English: to write an epistle
    English: To draft a formal letter.
    escribir una epístola
    English: to read the epistle
    English: To analyze a literary or formal message.
    leer la epístola

    Related Words

    English: missive
    English: Letter or written communication.
    misiva
    English: correspondence
    English: Exchange of letters between people.
    correspondencia
    English: communiqué
    English: Announcement or statement made by an organization.
    comunicado

    Slang Meanings

    English: Heavy letter or one with too many details
    English: That epistle hit me like a brick.
    Esa epístola me llegó como un ladrillo.
    English: Long and boring message
    English: I can't believe he sent me a five-page epistle.
    No puedo creer que me envió una epístola de cinco páginas.