Postas (en. Post)

/'pos.tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Postal or communication system

The post guarantees the delivery of letters throughout the country.

La posta garantiza la entrega de cartas en todo el país.

Places or stations where horses are changed during a journey

At the posts, horses were usually changed to continue the journey.

En las postas se solían cambiar los caballos para continuar el viaje.

From Latin 'posta' which refers to the action of sending or dispatching letters.

send by post

Sending something through the postal service.

enviar por posta

postal service

A system that allows the sending and receiving of letters and packages.

servicio de posta

make a stop

To stop at a specific place to change or take a break during a journey.

hacer una posta

mail

A system through which letters and packages are sent.

correo

cavalry

A group of horses and riders that provide transportation service.

caballería

messenger

A person responsible for carrying and bringing messages or documents.

mensajero

To send something quickly.

I’m going to post that document before the office closes.

Voy a postar ese documento antes de que cierre la oficina.

To take advantage of a situation.

He always knows how to post things in his favor.

Él siempre sabe cómo postar las cosas a su favor.