Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| correo electrónico | /koˌreo eleɡˈtɾoniko/ | masculine |
| correo | /koˈreo/ | masculine |
The term refers to a message sent through electronic means. When you need to specify an email address, it is best to use the phrase dirección de correo electrónico to ensure clarity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase correo electrónico is a literal translation of 'electronic mail', where correo means mail and electrónico means electronic.
Which one should you use?
While correo electrónico is the full, complete term, speakers often shorten it to just correo in casual conversation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the English term mail is used informally.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Because correo is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine indefinite article un (as in un correo electrónico) rather than the feminine una.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˌreo eleɡˈtɾoniko/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use the English word email as a noun in Spanish. While this is understood in many regions, it is technically an anglicism.
Did you know?
- The word electrónico and the English word 'ion' are distant linguistic relatives, both tracing their roots back to the ancient Greek word for amber.
- If you only say correo in a post office, people will think you are talking about physical letters and parcels rather than digital messages.
- The word dirección is used for both a digital email address and a physical street address, linking the two concepts through the same vocabulary.
Examples in context
- Este es mi correo electrónico.This is my email address.This sentence shows how to state your email address using correo electrónico.Tatoeba #948429 by cueyayotl, translation #948281 by CK
- Aquí está mi dirección de correo.Here's my email address.This sentence demonstrates how to use the shortened form correo when referring to an email address.Tatoeba #2033338 by marcelostockle, translation #948284 by CK
- Recibí un correo electrónico raro.I got a weird email.This sentence uses correo electrónico to describe receiving a specific email.Tatoeba #7284262 by UsuarioX, translation #2345158 by Hybrid
- Necesito que me envíes un email con los detalles del proyecto.I need you to send me an email with the project details.
- Le agradezco por el mensaje electrónico que me envió anteriormente.I appreciate the electronic message you sent me earlier.
- Envíame un correo con las fotos de nuestras vacaciones.Send me an email with the pictures from our vacation.
- Mándame un email para coordinar el encuentro.Send me an email to coordinate the meeting.
- Leí los emails que me enviaste, ¡muchas gracias!I read the emails you sent me, thank you very much!
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Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about a job application.
- Sofía¿Enviaste el correo electrónico al jefe?Did you send the email to the boss?
- DanielSí, lo envié hace diez minutos.Yes, I sent it ten minutes ago.
- SofíaPerfecto, ahora solo falta que responda.Perfect, now we just have to wait for a reply.
- DanielEspero que lea mi correo electrónico pronto.I hope he reads my email soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “email” translations and entries correo electrónico, correo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries correo, electrónico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
