Sobres (en. Envelopes)

/ˈso.bɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Paper wraps used to send correspondence.

I bought envelopes to send the invitations.

Compré sobres para enviar las invitaciones.

Containers that can be sealed to preserve their contents.

Keep important documents in envelopes.

Guarda los documentos importantes en sobres.

Paper or cardboard used to protect other objects.

Bubble envelopes are very effective for sending fragile items.

Los sobres de burbujas son muy efectivos para enviar artículos frágiles.

From Latin 'sopra', which means over or above.

shipping envelopes

Envelopes specifically designed to send correspondence.

sobres de envío

security envelopes

Envelopes that provide additional protection for their contents.

sobres de seguridad

to be in the envelopes

To be part of a process or to have an option under consideration.

estar en los sobres

letter

A written message sent to another person.

carta

document

Text that serves as proof or record.

documento

shipment

The action of sending something to another place.

envío

Money under the table.

I received payment in envelopes to avoid taxes.

Recibí el pago en sobres para evitar impuestos.

A bonus or unexpected gift.

They gave me an envelope for my good work on the project.

Me dieron un sobre por mi buen trabajo en el proyecto.